Aircraft Mechanical Fitter (Fixed Term Contract 18 months)

Job title:

Aircraft Mechanical Fitter (Fixed Term Contract 18 months)

Company

Airbus

Job description

Job Description:bout our team…Airbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and the company’s site at Oxford Airport is Britain’s 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 MoD’s chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its Defence Helicopter Flying School (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).PLEASE NOTE – It is AHUK policy to require all applicants to demonstrate they have the right to remain and to work in the UK.Description/Overall purpose of the JobAircraft Mechanical Fitter (FTC) Shawbury – UK Military Flying Training System (Rotary Wing)
Reports to UK MFTS (RW) Supervisors

  • The Aircraft Mechanical Fitter is responsible for assisting in the movement, Line and Base Maintenance of the UK MFTS (RW) H135 fleet.
  • Non-certifying role.

The main responsibilities of the post holder will be:

  • Provide engineering operational support to Flight Operations.
  • Accomplishment of Maintenance inspections and repairs as directed by nominated Shift Supervisor or Certifying Engineer.
  • Work to high standards to ensure continued safe operation of the aircraft.
  • Completion of maintenance, including airframe structure, power plant, mechanical and electrical systems in accordance with written instructions laid down by OEM.
  • Conduct off-aircraft mechanical, power plant, component and composite technical work in workshops as required.
  • Also required to assist in day to day running of the aircraft Hangar, including aircraft movement and general housekeeping responsibilities.

The post holder would ideally have the following Knowledge and Skills:ESSENTIAL

  • Must have thorough knowledge of engine and airframe systems.
  • Knowledge of specialised test equipment relating to engine and airframe systems.
  • Must have up to date knowledge of :
  • Flight/Airport Operations
  • Aircraft Line Maintenance
  • Aircraft Base Maintenance.

DESIRABLE

  • Knowledge of UK Military Aviation and UK MFTS.
  • Knowledge of CAA Part 145 and Part M regulations.

We require the post holder to have the following Education, Qualifications or special training:ESSENTIAL

  • Apprenticeship in Aircraft Maintenance or related discipline.

DESIRABLE

  • Experience on H135.

The post holder should have the following experience:ESSENTIAL

  • Experience of Base Maintenance.
  • Experience of Flight Operations and Line Maintenance.

DESIRABLE

  • Experience of Airbus Helicopters products.
  • Experience of Military Aviation.

Key performance indicators:

  • Maintain aircraft availability levels of

98% at Shawbury (including deployments).The Reward:In joining the Airbus family, you will play a critical part in delivering the most efficient helicopters for its customers, who serve, protect, save lives and carry passengers in demanding environments. On top of your competitive base salary, you will have access to the following benefits below via our Airbus salary sacrifice schemes:

  • Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – single cover for employees paid by the company
  • Pension: Employees are auto-enrolled into the Airbus Group UK Retirement Fund. Initially, AH contributes 6%, employee 4% basic
  • Share Incentive Plan and ESOP. Annual share schemes at company discretion.
  • Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply)
  • Bikes to Work (up to £3,000) (employee purchase scheme)
  • Technology ( employee purchase scheme)
  • Mydrive (employee car purchase scheme)
  • Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme)
  • Health-care Cash Scheme
  • Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme)
  • Health Assessments
  • Travel Insurance
  • Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.Other requirements:TRAVEL

  • Required to work shifts as part of normal working routine.
  • Required travel between Shawbury, Valley and areas dictated by Operational requirements (Deployments on a 3 weekly cycle).
  • Additional requirements:
  • Due to the nature of this position you will require DBS Security Clearance and eligible for SC clearance.
  • “Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulation’s.”

Please direct any questions relating to this job posting to in the first instance and mark for Carmel JonesThis job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.Company: Airbus Helicopters UK LtdEmployment Type: PermanentExperience Level: ProfessionalJob Family: Production means/Maintenance
JF-MA-MNBy submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to .At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Expected salary

Location

Shawbury, Shropshire

Job date

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 22:10:03 GMT

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