Airframe Structures Technician

at  JMC Aviation

JMC Aviation are working with a MRO company based near Cardiff, looking to recruit an Airframe Structures Technician to join their team.
This company is currently in the midst of building a global reputation for efficient, cost effective quality work as one of the few independent UK-based MRO’s. As well as maintenance support, the company also operate as a training provider for commercial pilots. With the goal for continued growth, the company are looking to expand their team, with a position for a new Senior Planning Engineer available.
This is a Permanent Position based near Cardiff, working Monday – Thursday 07:00 – 18:15, Friday 07:00 – 16:45, Seasonal Shift: Monday – Thursday 07:00 – 18:15, Friday 07:00 – 14:30
Salary and Benefits:
– Competitive Salary
– Overtime at 1.5X
– Enrolment in a Salary Exchange (sacrifice) programme
– Employer pension contributions
– Generous annual leave entitlement
– Medical Insurance
– Employee life insurance
– Dental, Optician and Audiologist cashback scheme
– Employee Assistance programme
– Subsidised gym membership
– Recognition Scheme
– Employee referral bonus
– Free Will Writing
– Store and Entertainment discounts and vouchers
– Free parking on site
The Role:
You will be responsible for assisting the Engineer with supervising, mentoring & delegating resources as the situation demands to ensure the smooth running of the operation, whilst meeting the Part 145 maintenance requirements, any internal processes and procedures, as well as the company’s customer Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Other duties involve:
– Carrying out maintenance of aircraft as defined by our customer’s requirements/List of Work.
– Working in accordance with Company procedures giving due consideration to Human Factors philosophy, using only correctly maintained and uniquely identified personal tooling, Company tooling and calibrated test equipment.
– Managing internal and external relationships with Customers, team members and Support departments and taking an active role to mentor colleagues.
– Ensuring correct completion of all maintenance paperwork and forms in a timely manner before the end of the shift and in accordance with all aspects of the MOE Part 2 and procedures.
– Informing Engineers of any adverse issues affecting safety, productivity and progression of work.
– Ensuring any unused material is correctly processed and returned to Stores when practicable and following correct disposal instructions at all times.
– Ensuring correct storage of aircraft components and tooling including blanking, labelling and protection in accordance with Company procedures.
– Maintaining standard engineering practices regarding general husbandry, workplace cleanliness and FOD prevention measures.
– Recommending improvements in working conditions, practices and procedures that may result in an improvement in safety, efficiency and productivity.
– Assisting with hangar facility maintenance and general tasks.
Skills and experience required:
In order to be successful in this role the Airframe Structures Technician will need to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:
– Maintenance experience within a Part 145 organisation desirable (including time served during an apprenticeship or similar recognised training).
– Ability to use recognised aircraft documentation, including the Aircraft Maintenance Manuals, Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives.
– Demonstrates a broad skill-set in maintaining aircraft systems including rigging, component replacement, and modification embodiment.
– Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of aircraft system(s).
– Good structural knowledge including ability to carry out structural repairs.
– Apprenticeship (or equivalent) in aviation or mechanical engineering.
Initial Human Factors, EWIS & Fuel Tank Safety.
If you think this is the role for you and you have the necessary skills and attributes, please apply today or contact JMC Aviation for more details.
Please note that due to the high level of applicants we will only be contacting shortlisted candidates regarding this role.
For this opportunity JMC Aviation Ltd is acting as an employment agency.

Please refer the Job description for details