Aircraft Ground Equipment Mechanic Assessor

Morson Edge
Coningsby
1 week ago
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Morson Edge are currently seeking a GEF Mechanic with experience as a Qualified Assessor on a permanent basis to be based at RAF Coningsby.

The Contractor Personnel provided must be able to undertake the following activities in accordance with direction from the GEF Controller:

Undertake the maintenance and RoTE of EUROJET UK MOD owned AGE in accordance with Typhoon tV for the equipment; Should the activities be completed you will be directed by RAF management to conduct maintenance and RoTE of EUROFIGHTER UK Owned AGE in accordance with Typhoon tV equipment.
Undertake additional activities including, but not limited to, RAF base open days and training.
Work towards achieving 1st Signature Boarding within 4 weeks of arrival and 2nd Signature Boarding within 12 weeks under the MMO via the airbase PE.
All maintenance activities shall be recorded by the contractor using the Authority GFX JAMES tool.
The SQEP Mechanics shall have had previous in-trade experience as follows:

Proven experience of mechanical tradesman output (minimum 3 years)
Essential proven relevant management experience of a maintenance team (Supervisor) (minimum 3 years), including demonstrable knowledge and awareness of PUWER.
Desirable (but not essential) previous experience of using the UK Military JAMES system.
Desirable (but not essential) previous experience of tool control within an MAA or CAA environment; and Ladders and steps demonstrable knowledge and experi...

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