Aircraft Fitter

Job Purpose

The role of the unlicensed Aircraft Engineer required to perform aircraft maintenance tasks on their A400M fleet in accordance with Technical Documentation & Company Procedures.

• Carry out aircraft maintenance tasks as directed by their Hangar Foreman, SLE or LE, providing assistance to other staff (any trade) to ensure safe and effective working practices.
• Ensure you are booked to task and to advise Hangar Foreman if additional time is required to complete a task.
• Carry out movement of heavy equipment, tooling and spares around the site. This may involve the use of forklift (training will be provided).
• Assist with aircraft cleaning.
• Maintain a clean working environment around the aircraft and facilities.
• Carry out servicing of aircraft toilets on aircraft in maintenance.
• Contain any fuel and/or oil spillage.
• Assist with aircraft manoeuvring requirements.
• Ensure all waste products are separated and recycled as necessary.
• Ensure the scissor lifts are on charge at the end of their shift and ensure battery servicing is carried out.
• Ensure all AAGDS vehicles are clean and tidy and all fluid levels checked.
• Address and report any safety concerns immediately.
• Ensure that equipment is maintained in a serviceable, clean, tidy and safe condition, reporting any faulty equipment immediately using the correct channels.
• Carry out additional team responsibilities or any other reasonable request from your Hangar Foreman, SLE, LE or Hangar Management Team.
• To recommend to the SLE any improvements that may increase safety and/or efficiency.
• Carry out any reasonable request to carry out offsite support e.g. AOG, Line.
• Remain up to date with all Read & Sign notices.

Understand individual operational safety and security responsibilities including;

• Be aware of personal health and safety and the health and safety of others luding Management responsibilities as required by H&S Manual.
• Be aware of aviation safety responsibilities with regards to the AAGDS Safety Policy. Including Management responsibilities as required by the Safety Management Manual
• Be aware of aviation security responsibilities with regards to the AAGDS Security Policy.

• More than 3 years aircraft experience (or in a comparable industry) or recognised aircraft apprenticeship with a minimum of one years aircraft experience plus minimum 12 months service.
• Hold a Level 3 NVQ Maintenance/Engineering diploma qualification.
• Has had Competency Assessment completed and is at a satisfactory level.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to work unsupervised when required to do so.
• Good awareness of Aviation safety.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to operate a powerset (GPU).

Attractive salary on offer (including shift allowance & annual bonus)

Shift pattern: 5 on, 5 off, 4 on, 4 off (Day shifts). 7am - 7pm

You must be eligible to live and work in the UK