Aircraft Fitter
Posted Today by ARM
£28 Per hour
Inside
Undetermined
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Summary: The Aircraft Fitter (Mechanical) role is a 6-month contract based in Shawbury, Shrewsbury, offering a competitive hourly rate. The position requires candidates with an Aviation Apprenticeship or similar experience, particularly in working with helicopters. The successful applicant will provide engineering support, conduct maintenance inspections, and assist in the day-to-day operations of the aircraft hangar. This role is with a leading Defence and Aerospace company focused on talent development and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide engineering operational support to Flight Operations.
- Accomplish maintenance inspections and repairs as directed by the Shift Supervisor or Certifying Engineer.
- Ensure high standards for the continued safe operation of the aircraft.
- Complete maintenance on airframe structure, power plant, mechanical, and electrical systems according to OEM instructions.
- Conduct off-aircraft mechanical, power plant, component, and composite technical work in workshops as required.
- Assist in the day-to-day running of the aircraft hangar, including aircraft movement and general housekeeping responsibilities.
Key Skills:
- Apprenticeship in Aircraft Maintenance or related discipline.
- Thorough knowledge of engine and airframe systems.
- Knowledge of specialised test equipment relating to engine and airframe systems.
- Understanding of Flight/Airport Operations, Aircraft Line Maintenance, and Aircraft Base Maintenance.
- Knowledge of UK Military Aviation and UK MFTS.
- Familiarity with CAA Part 145 and Part M regulations.
- Experience in Flight Operations and Line Maintenance.
Salary (Rate): £28.16/hour
City: Shrewsbury
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Aircraft Fitter (Mechanical)6 month contractBased in Shawbury, ShrewsburyOffering £28.16ph Inside IR35 Have you completed an Aviation Apprenticeship or similar?Do you have experience working on Helicopters?Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Aircraft Fitter, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.
You will be involved in:
- Provide engineering operational support to Flight Operations
- Accomplishment of Maintenance inspections and repairs as directed by nominated Shift Supervisor or Certifying Engineer
- Work to high standards to ensure continued safe operation of the aircraft
- Completion of maintenance, including airframe structure, power plant, mechanical, and electrical systems in accordance with written instructions laid down by OEM
- Conduct off-aircraft mechanical, power plant, component, and composite technical work in workshops as required
- Also required to assist in day to day running of the aircraft Hangar, including aircraft movement and general housekeeping responsibilities
Your skillset may include:
- Apprenticeship in Aircraft Maintenance or related discipline
- Must have thorough knowledge of engine and airframe systems
- Knowledge of specialised test equipment relating to engine and airframe systems
- Knowledge of: Flight/Airport Operations, Aircraft Line Maintenance, Aircraft Base Maintenance
- Knowledge of UK Military Aviation and UK MFTS
- Knowledge of CAA Part 145 and Part M regulations
- Experience of Flight Operations and Line Maintenance
If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!
Aircraft Fitter (Mechanical)6 month contractBased in Shawbury, ShrewsburyOffering £28.16ph Inside IR35
Disclaimer:This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.