Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic at BAE Systems

Marham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Aug, 26

Salary

38000.0

Posted On

19 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance, EASA Part 145, MRP Part 145, Military Aircraft Maintenance, Aeronautical Engineering, Airworthiness Records, Fault Rectification, System Testing, Risk Assessment, Human Factors, Error Management, Technical Documentation

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic Location: RAF Marham – Onsite Salary: £36,000 - £38,000 You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development. We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager. If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP. PLEASE NOTE: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity. Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. Job Description: 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. Core duties: · 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 Essential Skills: · Experience of working within and the practical application of EASA/MRP Part 145 or military equivalent · Experience of working on 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 Level 3 qualification in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance or equivalent The F-35 Maintenance team As a member of the F-35 Aircraft Maintenance Team you will be working collaboratively as part of a joint enterprise of Royal Navy, RAF and BAE Systems maintainers, undertaking a wide range of complex maintenance activities on F35 aircraft, and it’s associated components Why BAE Systems? Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. 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: 17th June 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-JBK #LI-OnSite

Responsibilities

Perform complex maintenance, repairs, and modifications on F-35 aircraft within a joint operational team. Ensure all activities comply with approved technical information, airworthiness standards, and safety management systems.