Aircraft Mechanical Fitter

Our client has an opportunity for a Aircraft Mechanical Fitter to join them on a contract basis until September 2025. You will be responsible for assisting in the movement, Line and Base Maintenance of the UK MFTS (RW) H135/H145 fleet.

Role: Aircraft Mechanical Fitter
Location: Shawbury, Shropshire
Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday
Clearance: BPSS required to start. SC to follow
Hourly Rate: £23.94 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35

What you’ll be doing:

• 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.

Requirements:
ESSENTIAL

• Apprenticeship within Aircraft Maintenance
• Experienced of Base Maintenance
• Experience of Flight Operations and Line Maintenance
• 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.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately!

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