Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic at BAE Systems

King's Lynn and West Norfolk, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Apr, 26

Salary

38000.0

Posted On

25 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance, EASA/MRP Part 145, Military Aircraft Programmes, Engineering Apprenticeship, Aeronautical Engineering, Technical Information, Risk Assessments, Documentation, Safety Management, Quality Assurance, Maintenance Instructions, Fault Rectifications, Inspections, Repairs, Modifications, Component Removals

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic Location: RAF Marham - Onsite Salary: £36,000 - £38,000 What you’ll be doing Ensure that all maintenance activities are conducted in accordance with the Approved Technical Information and relevant risk assessments and that all airworthiness records are maintained Make sure all activities are appropriately documented and identify and report any issues and escalate as appropriate Procedure/Standards – Complying with the Organisations MOE, its associated procedures and standards, and any other company procedures and standards Safety Management System – You will understand and apply human factors, error management, within maintenance Continuing Airworthiness Assurance (Quality) – Ensuring maintenance activities are compliant with the Continuing Airworthiness Assurance Management system You will be undertaking a range of maintenance on an aircraft which may include, as appropriate, aircraft role changes, component removals, inspections, repairs, modifications, fault rectifications, replacements and/or functional/system test Your skills and experiences Experience of working within and the practical application of EASA/MRP Part 145 Experience of working on complex military aircraft programmes Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship, ideally in Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent military qualifications Academic qualification for this role is a minimum of City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance or equivalent Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The F-35 Maintenance team The F-35 Aircraft Maintenance Team undertake a range of activities on F35 aircraft or aircraft components. This role is to work effectively within a team of 12 Maintainers, in a diverse and dynamic operational environment. This will involve construction of the approved Technical Information set and competence to work to maintenance instructions with support and in accordance with the organisation’s MOE. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 20th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-JB1 #LI-Onsite

Responsibilities

Ensure all maintenance activities comply with approved technical information and maintain airworthiness records. Undertake a range of maintenance tasks on aircraft, including inspections, repairs, and modifications.