AAGD Aircraft Mechanic

Morson Talent are curently looking for Aircraft Mechanics to work in RAF Brize Norton for one of our esteemed clients. Please see the job description below for more details.

Job Purpose

The role of the unlicensed Aircraft Engineer required to perform aircraft maintenance tasks in accordance with Technical Documentation & Company Procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out aircraft maintenance tasks as directed by their Hangar Foreman, SLE or LE, providing assistance to other staff (any trade) to ensure safe and effective working practices. • Ensure you are booked to task and to advise Hangar Foreman if additional time is required to complete a task.
• Carry out movement of heavy equipment, tooling and spares around the site. This may involve the use of forklift (training will be provided).
• Assist with aircraft cleaning.
• Maintain a clean working environment around the aircraft and facilities.
• Carry out servicing of aircraft toilets on aircraft in maintenance.
• Contain any fuel and/or oil spillage.
• Assist with aircraft manoeuvring requirements.
• Ensure all waste products are separated and recycled as necessary.
• Ensure the scissor lifts are on charge at the end of their shift and ensure battery servicing is carried out.
• Ensure all vehicles are clean and tidy and all fluid levels checked.
• Address and report any safety concerns immediately.
• Ensure that equipment is maintained in a serviceable, clean, tidy and safe condition, reporting any faulty equipment immediately using the correct channels.
• Carry out additional team responsibilities or any other reasonable request from your Hangar Foreman, SLE, LE or Hangar Management Team.
• To recommend to the SLE any improvements that may increase safety and/or efficiency.
• Carry out any reasonable request to carry out offsite support e.g. AOG, Line.
• Remain up to date with all Read & Sign notices. Health and Safety
• Understand individual operational safety and security responsibilities including;
  • Be aware of personal health and safety and the health and safety of others at work. Including Management responsibilities as required by H&S Manual.
  • Be aware of aviation safety responsibilities with regards to the AAGDS Safety Policy. Including Management responsibilities as required by the Safety Management Manual
  • Be aware of aviation security responsibilities with regards to the AAGDS Security Policy.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• More than 3 years aircraft experience (or in a comparable industry) or recognised aircraft apprenticeship with a minimum of one years aircraft experience plus minimum 12 months service.
• Has had Competency Assessment completed and is at a satisfactory level.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to work unsupervised when required to do so.
• Good awareness of Aviation safety.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to operate a powerset (GPU).

Desirable skills

• Previous aircraft experience (or some in comparable trade or industry)
• Previous experience of working at an operational aerodrome

This is a 6 month contract initially with a possibility of it being extended.