Aircraft Welder​/Skilled Welder

First People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Skilled Welder to join our client's aircraft maintenance operation at Prestwick International Airport in a contracted role.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced TIG Welder to develop their career within the aviation and aerospace sector.

The successful candidate will work within a specialist aircraft maintenance environment, carrying out welding and component repair activities alongside experienced aviation engineers and technical teams.

• Carry out TIG welding on aircraft components using aluminium, stainless steel, Inconel and titanium.
• Maintain a consistently high standard of workmanship.
• Work from engineering drawings, technical information and approved procedures
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• Complete maintenance documentation and associated work packs accurately.
• Assist with the organisation, assessment and evaluation of repairs.
• Support the ordering and tracking of materials and spare parts.
• Assist with component inspection where required.
• Work in accordance with company procedures, regulatory requirements and health & safety standards
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• Work collaboratively with experienced engineers and contribute to the development of technical skills within the team.

To be considered for this opportunity, you should have:

• Practical TIG welding experience or strong college-level TIG welding training.
• Experience working with aluminium, Inconel or titanium is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of sheet-metal work / tinsmith practices would be advantageous.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical information.
• Previous aircraft or aerospace experience is desirable but not essential
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• Previous experience with component inspection or work packs would be advantageous.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• A flexible and proactive approach to working in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Willingness to work shifts, including occasional nights and weekends.
• Would be advantageous if candidate's currently holds or previously held a UKCAA welding license (BCAR A8-10) or AW17.1 or hold welding approvals.

• Company Component Release Stamp (CRS) approval
• CAA Welder Approval

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established aviation engineering operation at Prestwick International Airport and build a long-term career within the aircraft maintenance sector.

Candidates must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK.