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Aircraft Mechanic

JMC Aviation
Oxfordshire
1 week ago
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JMC Aviation are working with an MRO company based in Brize Norton, looking to recruit a new Aircraft Mechanic to join their team.


This client is a specialist in the provision of heavy C & D maintenance checks, bridging checks and major modifications. They provide services to airlines, leasing companies and VIP customers worldwide from strategic locations and are supported by extensive in-house shop capabilities as well as materials and logistics services.


The company’s culture of developing their staff is a key strategic pillar for the business as they continually invest in training programmes to support development and growth, ensuring that training is provided to exacting standards with a range of skills to enhance flexibility. This vacancy is available due to growth within the organisation.


This is a Permanent Position based in Brize Norton


5/5/4 shift working 7-7


Salary and Benefits


  • Competitive Salary
  • 20 days Annual Leave with additional
  • Maternity, Paternity and Parental Leave
  • Flexi/Time in Lieu Options
  • Compassionate Leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee Sick Pay Scheme
  • Healthcare Contribution
  • 5% Employer Contribution to Pension Scheme
  • 2x Life Assurance
  • Employee Discounts/Travel Concessions


The Role


The role of the unlicensed Aircraft Engineer required to perform aircraft maintenance tasks in accordance with Technical Documentation & Company Procedures.


Other Duties Involve


  • Carry out aircraft maintenance tasks as directed by their Hangar Foreman, SLE or LE, providing assistance to other staff (any trade) to ensure safe and effective working practices.
  • • Ensure you are booked to task and to advise Hangar Foreman if additional time is required to complete a task.
  • Carry out movement of heavy equipment, tooling and spares around the site. This may involve the use of forklift (training will be provided).
  • Assist with aircraft cleaning.
  • Maintain a clean working environment around the aircraft and facilities.
  • Carry out servicing of aircraft toilets on aircraft in maintenance.
  • Contain any fuel and/or oil spillage.
  • Assist with aircraft manoeuvring requirements.
  • Ensure all waste products are separated and recycled as necessary.
  • Ensure the scissor lifts are on charge at the end of their shift and ensure battery servicing is carried out.
  • Ensure all AAGDS vehicles are clean and tidy and all fluid levels checked.
  • Address and report any safety concerns immediately.
  • Ensure that equipment is maintained in a serviceable, clean, tidy and safe condition, reporting any faulty equipment immediately using the correct channels.
  • Carry out additional team responsibilities or any other reasonable request from your Hangar Foreman, SLE, LE or Hangar Management Team.
  • To recommend to the SLE any improvements that may increase safety and/or efficiency.
  • Carry out any reasonable request to carry out offsite support e.g. AOG, Line.
  • Remain up to date with all Read & Sign notices. Health and Safety



In order to be successful in this role the Aircraft Mechanic will need to demonstrate the following skills and attributes


  • Aircraft experience (or in a comparable industry) or recognised aircraft apprenticeship
  • Has had Competency Assessment completed and is at a satisfactory level.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team.
  • Ability to work unsupervised when required to do so.
  • Good awareness of Aviation safety.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Able to operate a powerset (GPU)



If you think this is the role for you and you have the necessary skills and attributes, please apply today or contact JMC Aviation for more details.


Please note that due to the high level of applicants we will only be contacting shortlisted candidates regarding this role.


For this opportunity JMC Aviation Ltd is acting as an employment agency.

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