Aircraft Technician (rotary)

Our client has an opportunity for experienced Aircraft Technician from either the Defence or Commercial aircraft industries to join them on a contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established organisation, providing class leading military aviation MRO support. Working collaboratively as part of a team to supporting key programs, the Technician will be responsible for ensuring compliance with established processes, accurately and promptly recording work, and adhering to contractual and regulatory requirements.

Role: Aircraft Technician (rotary)

Location: Stockbridge, Hants

Shift Pattern: Mon-Fri Days only.

IR35 Status: Inside

Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain BPSS

Hourly Rate: 33ph

Contract Position 6 Months (rolling/renewable).

The Technician

Reporting to a Supervisor, this role primarily conducts assigned maintenance tasks. Must be capable of understanding, interpreting and implementing technical information and ensuring that work/tasks completed have been carried out in accordance with the Approved Technical Data and correctly certified in line with their authorisations. The role requires technical skills and knowledge of maintenance practices and techniques. Will be responsible for executing aircraft maintenance activities to meet individual schedule milestones, controlling and sequencing individual workloads and ensuring acceptable work standards, first time quality and performance measures are met.

Candidates with prior maintenance experience with 'Chinook' aircraft will have an advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver aircraft maintenance under MAA MRP Part 145 approval or under the approval of the MOD customer.
• Assembly, disassembly, modification or repair of aircraft systems/structures/electronics/components. Upgrading aerospace components to correct failures or implement changes.
• Perform routine troubleshooting of complex aircraft systems, such as pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical/electronic to isolate faults and repair faulty components IAW technical information published in authorised maintenance documents.
• Be flexible with work locations and work times to ensure aircraft are delivered on time to the customer.
• Provide advice, guidance and mentoring to peers and others appropriate to their role.
• Exercise, or work under appropriate supervision for the role.
• Mitigate immediate risks including 'stop work' as well as escalate emerging risks, issues and shortfalls in a timely manner.
• Contribute to continuous improvement workshops and projects as required.
• Where directed, exercise 100% oversight of work carried out by Apprentices or Trainees as well as Apprentice/Trainee mentoring.
• Contribute positively to our clients open and honest reporting culture.

Qualifications/Experience Required:

• Recognised relevant trade apprenticeship or trade training equivalent.
• Knowledge of general rotary aircraft maintenance and processes applicable to the aviation environment (Human Factors, FOD control, tool control, health & safety & COSHH).
• Experience in either commercial or defence would be considered. Experience with Chinnock aircraft is preferred.
• Proficient computer skills, use of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Be an effective team member displaying appropriate behaviours including Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

To be successful in your application it is a requirement that you hold UK 'right to work' at the time of application and that you can achieve a BPSS security clearance.