Engine Technician
Job Description
Job title: Engine Technician
Company: StandardAero
Job description: 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 organisation to help ensure flight and product efficiency.
PURPOSE OF JOB
Carry out repairs, overhauls and refurbishments of aircraft engines and/or components in line with customer requirements and manufacturer specifications, ensuring the highest quality standards are achieved.
LOCATION
This role will initially be based in Portsmouth but will relocate to Gosport in the future. The successful candidate must be willing and able to relocate when required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Roles and responsibilities are conditional of gaining the associated Green Card Approvals
- Check in and strip engines/components/products in line with engineering instructions
- Carry out basic cleaning of components as appropriate
- Inspect all relevant components and identify items for scrap, rework or refit using product information and OEM manuals in accordance with company procedures and Quality Manuals
- Ensure all components for rebuilding are to required specifications and available within agreed turn time targets
- Build unit to defined standard ensuring fit, clearance and modification levels are accurate
- Prepare/set up unit for testing
- Test unit and ensure all agreed checks are actioned
- Carry out final checks on completed unit ensuring all paperwork is appropriately stamped
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Adhere to Health and Safety and environmental requirements and regulations
- Adhere to the Company Information and Protection Policy (IPP)
- Comply with statutory requirements and regulations and Company requirements
- Carry out any other reasonable request within current competence level
- Assist in the training of team members ensuring best practice standards are maintained
- Self-development will be the responsibility of the post-holder. Training and development will be identified and opportunities sought to increase personal effectiveness
- Maintain positive working relationships with internal and external departments
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS
- Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship
- Computer literate
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
- Seasonal flu jabs administered on site each year by Bupa
- Learning and training opportunities
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.
