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Aircraft Maintenance Fitter

Ref no. BHN567441
Location Oxfordshire, England
Start date ASAP
Job type Permanent
Job status Open

Job summary

Are you an Aircraft Mechanic and looking for your next challenege? If so, our client are currently hiring Aircraft Maintenance Fitters on a permanent basis at their MRO facility in Oxfordshire.

Key skills required for this role

Aircraft Maintenance Fitter, Base Maintenance, A400M

Important

Aircraft Maintenance Fitter, Base Maintenance and A400M

Job description

As an Aircraft Fitter you will be responsible for Maintenance, Repairs and Modifications to the aircraft. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
  • Responsible for the maintenance of the aircraft and safe use of ground equipment
  • Can accurately navigate and interpret aircraft maintenance documentation.
  • Carry out aircraft modifications and light structural work if required.
  • Compliance with the organisational policies and procedures detailed in the company's MOE and supporting manuals
  • Identifying and rectifying existing and potential unsafe conditions
  • Maintaining the work environment in a clean and safe manner using a "clean as you go" approach
  • Complying with company Safety Management System (SMS) occurrence reporting procedures
  • Complying with the AAG DS safety policy
  • Complete aircraft paperwork to a high standard
  • An awareness of COSHH, Working at height and Manual handling safety requirements
  • Actively embrace a Continuous Improvement (CI) culture
Candidate Requirements
  • Must currently have eligibility to live and work in the UK, unfortunately sponsorship cannot currently be offered.
  • Must hold a valid aircraft standards-based qualification (Apprenticeship/NVQ level 3) or aircraft related academic qualification/traineeship with a minimum 3 years recorded experience or be able to satisfy the Training / Maintenance management team.
  • Current Human factor initial and refresher, EWIS and SFAR 88 certificate
  • Knowledge of aeronautical regulations
  • Must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom
  • Fluency in English, both written and verbal
  • Be able to successful complete MOD security clearance
Desirable Criteria
  • Experience on A400M, Airbus, Propeller or Wide body Aircraft
  • Previous exposure to AirN@v and Amos
  • Knowledge of Military Aviation Authority (MAA) MRP Part 145 regulations
  • Have good communication skills, both verbally and written, and interpersonal skills
  • A proven ability to work as part of a team
  • Be able to work on their own initiative and demonstrate leadership skills
  • Possess proficient organisational skills and an ability to work in an efficient manner
  • IPAF/MEWP familiarisation
Typical Working Conditions
  • Primarily based in Brize Norton however travel may be required
  • Shift will be 5,5,4-day shift 0700-1900
  • Attractive salary on offer!

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