Aircraft Mechanical Fitter

☞ Airbus

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Update day: 24-05-2024

Location: Shrewsbury West Midlands

Category: High Technology Mechanical / Technical Electrical / Electronics IT - Software

Industry: Aviation Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Position: Mid-Senior level

Job type: Full-time

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Airbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and the company’s site at Oxford Airport is Britain’s civil helicopter hub.

AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support. Its in-house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight-testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications.

AHUK is the MoD’s chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its Defence Helicopter Flying School (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).

PLEASE NOTE - It is AHUK policy to require all applicants to demonstrate they have the right to remain and to work in the UK.

Description/Overall Purpose Of The Job

Aircraft Mechanical Fitter, Shawbury - UK Military Flying Training System (Rotary Wing)

Reports to UK MFTS (RW) Supervisors

  • The Aircraft Mechanical Fitter is responsible for assisting in the movement, Line and Base Maintenance of the UK MFTS (RW) H135 fleet.
  • Non-certifying role.

The Main Responsibilities Of The Post Holder Will Be

  • Provide engineering operational support to Flight Operations.
  • Accomplishment of Maintenance inspections and repairs as directed by nominated Shift Supervisor or Certifying Engineer.
  • Work to high standards to ensure continued safe operation of the aircraft.
  • Completion of maintenance, including airframe structure, power plant, mechanical and electrical systems in accordance with written instructions laid down by OEM.
  • Conduct off-aircraft mechanical, power plant, component and composite technical work in workshops as required.
  • Also required to assist in day to day running of the aircraft Hangar, including aircraft movement and general housekeeping responsibilities.

The post holder would ideally have the following Knowledge and Skills:

Essential

  • Must have thorough knowledge of engine and airframe systems.
  • Knowledge of specialised test equipment relating to engine and airframe systems.
  • Must have up to date knowledge of :
  • Flight/Airport Operations
  • Aircraft Line Maintenance
  • Aircraft Base Maintenance.

DESIRABLE

  • Knowledge of UK Military Aviation and UK MFTS.
  • Knowledge of EASA Part 145 and Part M regulations.

We require the post holder to have the following Education, Qualifications or special training:

Essential

  • Apprenticeship in Aircraft Maintenance or related discipline.

DESIRABLE

  • Experience on H135.

Essential

The post holder should have the following experience:

  • Experience of Base Maintenance.
  • Experience of Flight Operations and Line Maintenance.

DESIRABLE

  • Experience of Airbus Helicopters products.
  • Experience of Military Aviation.

Key Performance Indicators

  • Maintain aircraft availability levels of >98% at Shawbury (including deployments).

Other Requirements

TRAVEL

  • Required to work shifts as part of normal working routine.
  • Required Travel dictated by Operational requirements (Deployments on a 3 weekly cycle).

Please direct any questions relating to this job posting to carmel.jones@airbus.com in the first instance.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company

Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd

Contract Type

Permanent Contract / CDI / Unbefristet / Contrato indefinido

Experience Level

Professional / Expérimenté(e) / Professionell / Profesional

Job Family

Customer Eng.&Technical Support&Services

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
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Deadline: 08-07-2024

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