Aircraft Technician
Job Description
Job title: Aircraft Technician
Company: StandardAero
Job description: Technician
Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of
Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you’ll be set up for success.
Take charge of our day-to-day operations, so we remain the trusted source for aviation repair and maintenance. Work with your team to implement the right processes and practices across our organization to help ensure flight and product efficiency.
Purpose of the role:
We are currently recruiting and looking for Technicians in the following trades to be responsible through their Front-Line Manager, to the Production Manager for the maintenance of aircraft within the Business Unit.
Trades include;
- Mechanical Technicians
- Avionic Technicians
- Sheet Metal Operatives for detail part manufacture
Key responsibilities and duties:
- Will effectively carry out a variety of maintenance activities, within trade boundaries and authorisations, iaw current procedures as laid down in relevant approved source information.
- Contribute to team delivery of agreed targets and goals
- Comply with current Tool Control procedure
- Attend and contribute to team meetings
- Carry out Improving Quality and Continuous Quality Improvement reviews
- Support a climate of continuous improvement to assist productivity, quality and lean methodology
- To achieve a maximum flexibility, team members will undertake training and train other team members.
- Undertake work to highest level of competence
- Agree to do other duties within the team to support team output
- Work within and promote the Behavioural Competencies
- Ensure all procedures relating to foreign object debris control are adhered to.
- Mentor/Train apprentices as and when required.
Competencies:
Functional
Essential:
- Full compliance and understanding of Quality Management System
- Actively participate in continuous improvement activities
Professional Qualifications/Education and Training:
Essential – These are vital to be able to perform the role and will be used as selection criteria during recruitment process:
- Recognised indentured apprenticeship or military equivalent
- Human Factors
- Experience of working with Drawings and approved source information.
- To have an understanding of Military MRP 145 and associated Regulatory requirements.
Desirable:
- Suitable engineering qualification in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering.
- Previous experience of independent inspections.
- Cat B or Certifier authorisations
- Previous aircraft experience.
- Previous experience within a Base maintenance environment would be an advantage
Benefits that make life better:
- 206 hours annual leave per year for employees working 37 hours per week, plus 8 public holidays
- 4% employer match pension scheme
- YuLife wellbeing services, including 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Program, personalised online fitness programs, and many more!
- Bonus opportunities
- Generous paid sick leave
- Life assurance cover
- Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
- Onsite gym at both the Fleetlands and Almondbank sites
- Eye test vouchers
About Us
Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.
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Expected salary:
Location: Gosport, Hampshire
