Aircraft Mechanic
Job Description
Aircraft Mechanic (5 positions available)
\nLocation: Norwich
Salary: £38,608
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (seasonal working pattern)
We're looking for an experienced Aircraft Mechanic to join a well established aircraft maintenance organisation supporting base maintenance operations in a regulated Part 145 environment.
\nThis is an excellent opportunity to join a stable employer offering a strong benefits package, structured working hours, and long term career development. You'll work as part of a skilled maintenance team carrying out aircraft maintenance in accordance with approved maintenance data while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and airworthiness.
Working Hours\nThis role operates on a seasonal shift pattern:
\nWinter (Mid October to Mid April)
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- Monday to Thursday: 07:30 to 16:30 \n
- Friday: 07:30 to 16:00 \n
Summer (Mid April to Mid October)
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- Monday to Thursday: 07:30 to 14:30 \n
- Friday: 07:30 to 14:00 \n
Depending on your start date, summer hours may temporarily be 07:30 to 15:30 to maintain the annual average working week.
Responsibilities\nAs an Aircraft Mechanic, you will:
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- Carry out aircraft maintenance in accordance with approved maintenance data and company procedures. \n
- Complete maintenance activities safely, efficiently and to the required airworthiness standards. \n
- Ensure all maintenance work is accurately documented. \n
- Follow all company Health & Safety policies and report any hazards, incidents or near misses. \n
- Maintain excellent housekeeping standards within the work area. \n
- Ensure effective shift handovers. \n
- Maintain and control personal tooling in line with company procedures. \n
- Report airworthiness and safety concerns through the internal reporting system. \n
- Support aircraft maintenance activities at outstations when required. \n
\nWhat We're Looking For\n
To be considered, you'll ideally have:
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- A recognised Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship or Armed Forces aircraft engineering training. \n
- Human Factors training. \n
- Fuel Tank Safety (FTS) training. \n
- EWIS (Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems) training. \n
- Basic understanding of UK CAA/EASA Part 145 requirements and Health & Safety legislation. \n
- Basic IT skills. \n
- Knowledge of aircraft maintenance documentation and approved maintenance procedures. \n
\nAbout You\n
You'll be someone who:
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- Takes pride in producing high quality work. \n
- Communicates effectively with colleagues across the maintenance team. \n
- Works well independently and as part of a team. \n
- Has a proactive, positive attitude and a willingness to learn. \n
- Manages time effectively and works efficiently. \n
- Demonstrates integrity, professionalism and accountability. \n
- Is confident raising safety or quality concerns where appropriate. \n
- Understands the importance of delivering work safely, compliantly and on time. \n
\nBenefits\n
In return, you'll receive an excellent package including:
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- Salary of £38,608 \n
- Enhanced sick pay that increases with length of service \n
- Additional annual leave for long service \n
- Health Shield cash plan \n
- Subsidised on site canteen \n
- Stakeholder pension with up to 6% employer contribution \n
- Life assurance \n
- Retail discounts \n
- Cycle to Work scheme \n
- Electric Vehicle scheme \n
- Wellbeing support \n
- Active social club and company events \n
- Long service awards \n
- Free on site parking \n
