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Aircraft Mechanical Fitter
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 20.23 - 27.07 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Shrewsbury
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Job title: Aircraft Mechanical Fitter
Duration: 12 months rolling contract
Location: RAF Shawbury, SY4 4DZ
Start: ASAP
Hours & Shift Pattern: 4 week rotational shift pattern (including nights) - average 40 hours per week.
£20.23 per hour PAYE/ £27.07 per hour UMBRELLA + £4,000 per year shift allowance
Morson Talent are looking for an Aircraft Mechanical Fitter on behalf he 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).
The Aircraft Mechanical Fitter is responsible for assisting in the movement, Line and Base Maintenance of the UK MFTS (RW) H135/H145 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/H145.
The post holder should have the following experience:
ESSENTIAL
• Experience of Base Maintenance.
• Experience of Flight Operations and Line Maintenance.
DESIRABLE
• Experience of our Helicopters products.
• Experience of Military AviationBefore You Apply
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