Aircraft Fitter
Listed on 2026-01-16
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Aircraft Maintenance/ Mechanic
MERITUS are recruiting for an Aircraft Mechanical Fitter to join our client near Telford at RAF Shawbury. Please note, you must have:
COMPLETED A FORMAL AVIATION APPRENTICESHIP OR RELATED DISCIPLINE.
AIRCRAFT MECHANICAL FITTER - INSIDE IR35 - £28.16 PER HOUR - 6 MONTHS (+LIKELY EXTENSIONS) - RAF SHAWBURY - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS
This is a non-certifying role supporting line and base maintenance of the H135 and H145 fleet, ensuring safe, compliant aircraft operation and high availability in support of flight training operations.
Key ResponsibilitiesSupport line and base maintenance activities as directed by Supervisors and Certifying Engineers.
Carry out airframe, power plant, mechanical, electrical, and component maintenance in line with OEM instructions.
Provide engineering support to Flight Operations
.Conduct off-aircraft workshop tasks
, including component and composite work.Assist with aircraft movements, hangar operations, and general housekeeping
.Maintain high safety and quality standards to support >98% aircraft availability
.
Apprenticeship in Aircraft Maintenance or related discipline.
Strong knowledge of engine and airframe systems
.Experience in line and base maintenance
.Familiarity with flight operations and aircraft maintenance environments
.
Experience on H135 / H145 aircraft.
Knowledge of UK military aviation and MFTS.
Understanding of CAA Part 145 / Part M regulations.
Experience with
Helicopters products
.
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