Aircraft Technician; Mechanical

Position

Aircraft Technician (Mechanical)

Salary:
On application

Contract:

Shift work - 5/5/4 shift pattern

Location:

Bournemouth

• Operate in accordance with applicable Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Technical Standards.
• Apply countermeasures identified in relevant risk assessments to assigned operations and tasks.
• Actively participate in the Safety Management System (SMS) reporting culture and contribute to continuous safety improvement.
• Conduct all aircraft maintenance tasks in accordance with approved data contained within OEM maintenance publications and ensure compliance with published company procedures.
• Carry out assigned tasks to the highest standard and certify work within the scope of company authorisations held, ensuring all maintenance actions are signed and dated in a timely manner.
• Complete worksheets and work cards during maintenance activities and report any additional defects to the supervising Licensed Aircraft Engineer (LAE). Raise extension work cards as required to ensure accurate task breakdown or defect recording. Upon completion, submit all documentation to the supervising LAE for inspection.
• Take responsibility for the completion of aircraft maintenance tasks allocated by the supervisor.
• Control all materials and company equipment issued for tasks, maintaining full compliance with tool control and loose article procedures during aircraft maintenance.
• Ensure all test equipment and ground support equipment is serviceable, calibrated, and fit for purpose prior to use.
• Maintain a clean and orderly working environment, including facilities, equipment, tooling, and employee areas.
• Assist with monthly workplace inspections and report or rectify any findings as required.
• Assist with aircraft ground movements as directed by the supervisor.
• Support aircraft maintenance activities away from the home base when required.
• Perform any other duties reasonably requested by management within the scope of capability and competence.

• Good technical English (written and spoken) and basic mathematics.
• Completed Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship, including modules in English, Maths, and Physics.
• Experience in service or commercial aircraft engineering/operations (desirable).
• Ability to work safely in line with risk assessments and technical instructions.
• Good dexterity and ability to use basic maintenance hand tools safely.
• Trustworthy, motivated team member, physically fit to undertake manual tasks around and onboard the aircraft.
• Medically fit and able to perform maintenance tasks within organisational scope.
• Team-oriented with good motivational qualities.
• Ability to work safely while meeting tight delivery deadlines.
• Customer-focused with exceptional personal and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, confident, and assertive.
• Able to adopt and follow principles of continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated capability to work within and adhere to defined organisational values.
• Willingness to work flexible hours to assist in aircraft recoveries.
• Experience on pressurised and/or unpressurised aircraft.
• IT literate with experience using the MS Office suite.
• Must be able to achieve SC clearance (meeting all current UK and ITAR requirements).
• Knowledge of Human Factors.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to:
Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation