Aircraft Structures Technician

Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating worldwide for more than 35 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies who demand the highest standards.

A global client is looking for an Aircraft Structures Technician to assist the Workshop Team Leader with mechanical and structural component maintenance/repair activities and mechanical and structural component manufacturing tasks.

Job Title: Aircraft Structures Technician

Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Work Type: Permanent Fulltime. Mon - Fri Onsite.

Salary: Competitive plus a great benefits package

Assistance: Relocation Allowance

• Assemble aircraft components from a kit in line with drawings and specifications using varying methods of assembly, including solid and blind riveting, bolting.
• Manufacture a range of metal detail components requiring bending and detail fitting techniques, completing documentation as required and reporting any problems promptly.
• Understand and interpret technical drawings.
• Maintain/repair customer mechanical and structural components in accordance with the manufacturer's maintenance procedures.
• Liaise with departments necessary to complete the tasks allocated.
• Carry out tasks to the best of their ability and certify any work within the terms of the company authorisation.
• Ensure compliance with published company procedures.
• Ensure all test equipment used in their work is currently calibrated and recorded.
• Assume direct control of documentation under their control to ensure all required entries are correctly recorded.
• Highlight any tooling requirements to the Team Leader and, if required, assist with preparation of a business case to facilitate procurement.
• Ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of the facility; maintain equipment, tooling and employee facilities within the working areas.

• Previous experience within aircraft maintenance base/workshops is desirable. A background in fabrication within other non‑aviation but regulated industries will be considered.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experienced in sheet metal working.
• Good technical English (written and spoken) & basic mathematics.
• Self‑starter who looks for lateral solutions rather than problems.
• Proven history working to tight deadlines and budgetary requirements.
• Customer focused with exceptional personal and communication skills.
• Self‑motivated, confident, and assertive.
• Demonstrated capability to work within, and adhere to, a defined set of organisational values.
• Willingness to work shift patterns to suit the business needs.
• Security cleared to meet current UK and ITAR requirements in support of the business.
• Willingness to progress to Approved Workshop Engineer.