Mechanic Aerospace

Blue Arrow
Blackwood
3 weeks ago
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Bluearrow are recruiting for Mechanic's preferably with aerospace skills


Starting salary £29,008 per annum, plus shifts & Overtime


Ops 2 Salary band: £29,008-£31,677


(shift allowance payable if following a shift pattern currently £85.74 per week)


About the Role

You will be part of a team specializing in the repair and overhaul of commercial aircraft Thrust Reversers and Nacelles, working to OEM, UKCAA and EASA approved standards. This is a fast paced, high precision environment where safety and quality are paramount.


Key Responsibilities

  • Perform tasks to required standards of the Maintenance Repair Overhaul and Production of aircraft components (Quality, Cost, Delivery) including compliance to regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures.
  • Responsible for performing a variety of disassembly, repair, assembly and testing tasks on structural assemblies, metal and composite bonded structures, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, etc
  • Responsible for the accomplishment and quality of their own work.
  • Able to safely perform company duties under deadlines and handle multiple priorities whilst ensuring the airworthiness of the product and accuracy of documentation and parts control
  • Must be able to interpret aircraft blueprints, technical data, and parts specific planning.
  • Must possess a basic knowledge of installation of solid and cherry rivets, jo‑bolts and hi‑loks and perform close tolerance work to include trimming, hole drilling and fastener installation.
  • Understand the work scope requirements, documentation procedures and working knowledge of parts worked within evaluation period.
  • Support and drive projects and drive Continuous Improvement activities
  • Flexible to business needs and able to work various shift patterns as required
  • Ability to work as part of a team and independently

Position Qualifications/Capabilities

  • Must be able to use close tolerance measuring tools, such as, but not limited to, scales, micrometers, calipers, and depth gages within evaluation period.
  • Capable of using hand tools, such as, but not limited to, drill motors, fastener installation tools, die grinders, and rivet guns, within evaluation period.
  • Arithmetic and English (reading, writing) skills and able to follow written instructions with precision and having a high attention to detail
  • Must possess computer skills to access repair documents on the website, use in-house applications for production
  • Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Skills and Special Attributes

  • Preference will be given to people with previous Aerospace background and/or mechanical assembly, metal bonding and composite fabrication skills.
  • Experience in auto body, sheet metal; Bonded structures; structural assembly; hydraulic systems; tool fabrication
  • Proficient use of equipment, tools, machinery and computers preferred.

Benefits

  • Weekly Payroll
  • 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Company Sick Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • On‑site parking
  • Canteen facilities

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people


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