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A leading aviation manufacturer located near Oxford city centre is seeking Mechanical Technician / Fitters to join their dynamic team.
If you are looking for the chance to transition into an aircraft engineering, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for, a journey to becoming a helicopter engineer but you need to already be a talented and competent technician up to this challenge from an automotive or other technical vocations background.
Due to the location, you must have transport and live locally in Oxfordshire, also able to pass UK security clearance and ITAR regulations. (Please check before applying)
Mechanical Technician / Fitter to License programme: IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The company pay for a proportion of the module, exams and accommodation while on the course and the programme starts after a successful 6-month notice period.
During probation you will be required to complete 3 modules, personally funded.
Bond requirements cover 3 years within the company during the modules.
The bond would remain in force for 2 years after you have become a certifying engineer.
As a Mechanical Technician / Fitter, you'll be working under the supervision of Licensed Aircraft Engineers on some of the best helicopters in the world.
You'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safe, continued operation of our aircraft through:
- Replacement and installation of mechanical and electrical components as per maintenance schedules and repair requirements.
- While not certifying work, you will support licensed engineers and technicians in the completion of inspections and repairs
- Work closely with licensed engineers, fitters, and other team members to ensure the smooth operation of aircraft maintenance tasks.
What You'll Bring
- Essential: Enthusiasm for aviation, in fact we want it to be your passion, a desire to learn and adapt, good with your hands and able to work methodically to instructions. You must be able to adopt a mindset focused on safety. The lives of passengers and crews depend on competent maintainers.
- Desirable: Experience within aviation.
- Knowledge & Skills: Proven ability to work with technical instructions. We will be looking for technicians that can apply those instructions safely, efficiently and effectively.
- Passion for Excellence: Excellent work ethic and willing to go the extra mile to make sure the job is right.
What they are looking for
- Proactive and Reliable: A self-motivated individual who can adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of engineers and technicians.
- Passionate about Aviation: A strong interest in helicopter technology and a desire to contribute to the aviation industry.
What's in it for You?
- Work on world-class, innovative rotorcraft
- Play a pivotal role in supporting the UK Ministry of Defence
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- A chance to work alongside passionate experts in a rapidly evolving industry
On top of your competitive base salary, you will have access to the following benefits: -
- Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - single cover for employees paid by the company
- Pension: Employees are auto-enrolled into the Company Retirement Fund.
(They contribute 6%, employee 4% basic)
- Share Incentive Plan and ESOP. Annual share schemes at company discretion.
- Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply)
- Bikes to Work (up to 3,000) (employee purchase scheme)
- Technology (employee purchase scheme)
- Mydrive (employee car purchase scheme)
- Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme)
- Health-care Cash Scheme
- Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme)
- Health Assessments
- Travel Insurance
- Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)
(Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm - Office based)
