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Sheet Metal Worker (Aircraft)
Job Posted: 19 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating globally for more than 35 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies and pride ourselves with working to the highest standard of service supported by an ingrained culture of honesty and integrity.
Role: Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker
Location: London Luton Airport
Salary: Competitive plus shift pay
Job Type: Permanent nights, 5 on 4 off (Apply online only)
Job Purpose
Working with and under the guidance of the Certifying Engineer on the aircraft as allocated. Supporting them with all aspects of Aircraft Maintenance performed by the Company.
The role will involve having an in depth understanding of the structural repair manual, along with the necessary hand skills to complete complex repairs on a variety of aircraft.
Job Accountabilities
Perform sheet metal work activities on fabricated parts including assembly fixtures, drilling, deburring, filling insets and general SMW activities
Maintain work area, equipment and records to be audit ready
Manufacture and fabricate aircraft SMW parts, panels, doors etc from various services aircraft. Determine type and extent of repair or replacement required, type of material and repair methods to use. Lay out, cut from, join, assemble and install items
Ability to understand and interpret customer specifications and technical drawings
Be able to carry out maintenance, repairs, fabrication of parts and /or production tasks to the standard specified in the technical data and notify supervisors of defects or mistakes requiring rectification. This may include (but is not limited to):
Cleaning, re-protecting, painting, finishing, cutting, grinding, blending, forming (of metal), measuring, removal/installation of fasteners, sealing, drilling.
Ensure all paperwork is completed to the required standards and in line with the company MOE
Ensure correct use and accuracy of the MRO system is maintained with regards to all maintenance activities.
Maintain awareness and knowledge of regulatory requirements and any associated changes in relation to EASA Part 145, Part M and Part 66
Maintain awareness and knowledge of requirements and any associated changes in relation to company health and safety policies and procedures as they apply to aircraft maintenance operations, with specific focus on working at height and the use of plant & machinery
Ensure activities meet with and integrate with company requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies and general duty of care
Maintain the highest airworthiness, quality, safety and performance standards and ensure all company and legal requirements appertaining to aircraft maintenance and inspection are complied with
Maintain an up-to-date aircraft maintenance logbook to demonstrate level of experience and competence gained through the completion of a variety of tasks
Hold and maintain a valid Company Aircraft SMW authorisation
Perform general husbandry/housekeeping, ensuring work areas are kept clean and tidy as reasonably practicable
Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge
Qualification & Education:
A recognised apprenticeship within the aircraft industry or similarExperience:
Understanding of regulatory requirements in relation to Part 145
Proven work history in an aviation maintenance environment
Excellent SMW hand skills
Understanding of Health & Safety, Human Factors and Compliance requirementsTraining & Knowledge:
Demonstrate technical experience as well as leadership behaviours, be able to work on your own initiative and make timely decisions
Can interpret technical publications and make fact-based decisions
Flexible approach and deliver to tight deadlines
Have a working knowledge of Aircraft Maintenance Production Planning
High standard of English language (written and oral)
High standard of computer literacy, especially Microsoft Office Suite
Forklift licence would be desirable
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