Mechanical Fitter

Job Description:

Aircraft Mechanical Fitter

7 on 7 off Shift

Shawbury

Shift Pattern MFTS Base 7 on - 7 off:

Wednesday Tuesday with 30min unpaid break

Wednesday Tuesday off

160 hours worked over 28 days

About AHUK...

Airbus Helicopters is the worlds largest helicopter manufacturer and the companys site at Oxford Airport is Britains civil helicopter hub.

AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales bespoke completions maintenance and spares support. Its in-house engineering capabilities include design customisation installation flight-testing and certification as well as technical support maintenance training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications.

AHUK is the MoDs chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its No.1 Helicopter Flying school (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).

We offer a competitive base salary and a robust suite of benefits designed to support your health wealth and lifestyle:

• Holiday Allowance
  :
  We value loyalty and work-life balance; your annual leave entitlement grows with you rewarding your commitment with an extra day of leave for each year of service (up to an additional 4 days)
• Health
  :
  Private Medical Insurance (Bupa). You also have the flexibility to add family members to your policy at an additional cost. Other options include Health-care Cash Schemes and Den-Plan.
• Future Wealth: up to 8% Company Pension contribution when you contribute 6%. Plus Yearly Share Incentive Plans and Discretionary Group Bonuses.
• Everyday Savings
  :
  Access to exclusive shopping discounts including a cashback card to help your money go further.
• Lifestyle
  :
  Bikes to Work scheme (up to 3000) Mydrive car purchase scheme and Technology purchase schemes.
• Added Protection
  :
  Benefit from Personal Accident Insurance Health-care Cash Schemes and professional Financial/Legal advice.
• Refer a friend Scheme :
  We offer a generous Referral Bonus for any successfully placed candidates you recommend to the business.

The Opportunity

Aircraft Mechanical Fitter at RAF Shawbury Shropshire.

Reporting to the Base Maintenance Manager to support the MFTS operation.

• Assisting Certifying Engineers with the delivery of serviceable aircraft to meet the requirements of the daily flying programme.
• Ensuring compliance with Aviation regulations and Company procedures.
• Accomplishment of Maintenance activities as directed by Maintenance Supervisors.
• Complete maintenance to a high standard to ensure continued safe operation of the aircraft.
• Assisting with aircraft maintenance including airframe structure power plant mechanical systems and electrical systems under the supervision of Certifying Engineers.
• Assist in day to day running of the Hangar including aircraft movement and general housekeeping responsibilities.

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience in an Aviation engineering environment
• Knowledge of UK CAA regulations
• Good knowledge of engine and airframe systems
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Self-motivated and ability to work under own initiative
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Flexible to the requirements of the company and needs of the customer
• Operational resilience and collaborative problem-solving

Fitter-to-LAE Pathway

Aircraft Avionics Technicians who are studying towards their UK CAA Part 66 B2 Licence who have completed at least 6 modules and have more than 3 years experience documented in their experience logbooks are also encouraged to apply.

Successful candidates will be enrolled onto the AHUK Fitter to LAE Development scheme.

Education Qualifications or Training

Essential

• Level 3 Vocational Qualification in Aircraft Engineering or related Engineering Discipline

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