Component Mechanic; Wheels

Job Details:
Component Mechanic (Wheels)

Full details of the job.

Vacancy Name

Vacancy Name Component Mechanic (Wheels)

Vacancy No

Vacancy No VN1284

Employment Type

Employment Type

Full-Time

Division

Division Ground

Location

Location Kennington

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Position:
Component Mechanic (Wheels)
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Location: Oxford, Kennington
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Working Hours: Mon-Fri, 40 hours per week

• Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits!
• Opportunities for professional development!
• For more details, read on!

Gama Aviation is a very reputable Business Aviation company, working on both fixed wing and rotary aircrafts. We are continuing to grow and expand, with exciting contracts being secured!

Our Kennington location is pleased to announce it will be incorporating the UK CAA approved Component Workshop in Q2. As a result of this, we are seeking a skilled and motivated Component Mechanics to join our team in Kennington, Oxford. Specialising in wheels and related repair work, you will play a vital role in maintaining and repairing essential aircraft components, ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality in compliance with industry regulations.

You will have a great deal of responsibility with endless opportunity for impact and freedom for initiatives.

Gama Aviation is a hugely diverse business that offers much more than perhaps its name would suggest. Yes, we fly but we also save lives, provide mission critical intelligence, and build systems that deliver decisive advantage.

With operations in the UK, Jersey, Europe and the Middle East, a career with us can offer travel, personal growth opportunities and the ability for long-term progression in a fast paced and dynamic service industry.

• Responsibility to certify and perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) activities on aircraft wheels and associated components.
• Adhere to maintenance manuals, engineering instructions, and regulatory requirements (e.g., EASA Part 145 standards).
• Clearly record on worksheets details of the tasks completed, accurately reflecting the works performed with time booking.
• Comply with all company health and safety policies, procedures and COSHH requirements.
• Support the workshop team in achieving production schedules and performance targets.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient work environment.
• Comply with all procedures listed in the current Staff Company Handbook.
• Any other duties commensurate with the position.

• A minimum of 2 years working in Aviation.
• Minimum of 1 year working in a wheel component environment.
• Relevant component training by the OEM or OEM authorised, or part 145.
• Preferably held component certification privileges.
• Preferably have a working knowledge of CAA regulations which applies to component overhaul/repair.
• Preferably have NDI competence in Eddy Current and/or Penetrant Flaw Detection.
• Strong attention to detail.

• Competitive Group Pension Scheme
• Comprehensive Life Assurance* (Subject to insurance underwriting)
• Comprehensive Income Protection*
• Comprehensive Travel Insurance*
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation)*
• Free Car Parking
• 2 Paid Volunteering Days each calendar year (subject to line manager approval)
• Investment in Training, Qualifications and Professional Development

* (Subject to insurance underwriting)

Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 20 working days then your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.