Survival Equipment Technician
Posted Today by Line Up Aviation
£27 Per hour
Inside
Onsite
Oxfordshire
Summary: The Survival Equipment Maintenance Technician role involves maintaining and servicing critical survival and role-specific aircraft equipment on a contract basis for 6 months, with potential for extension. The position requires working closely with the Role Bay Coordinator and Head of Workshops to ensure equipment readiness and compliance in a high-tempo aerospace environment. The role is 100% onsite at Brize Norton, with a focus on servicing chemical oxygen generators and life vests. Candidates must have demonstrable experience in the maintenance of survival equipment and be proficient in technical publications and maintenance practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Servicing of chemical oxygen generators in accordance with OEM procedures and regulatory standards
- Inspection, repacking, and maintenance of life vests and associated survival equipment
- Accurate data collection and input into maintenance management systems and technical records
- Application of corrosion prevention compounds on relevant components and assemblies
- Daily servicing of Class 3 role equipment, ensuring readiness and operational availability
- Compliance with all safety, quality, and procedural requirements
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining workplace standards in line with 6S principles
Key Skills:
- Demonstrable experience in the maintenance and servicing of survival and/or role equipment
- Proficiency in interpreting technical publications and adhering to regulated maintenance practices
- Competent in the use of digital tools and maintenance data systems
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Salary (Rate): £27/hour
City: Brize Norton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Our client has an opportunity for a Survival Equipment Maintenance Technician to join them on a contract basis for 6 months with possible extension. This role is essential to the effective maintenance and servicing of critical survival and role-specific aircraft equipment. Working under the guidance of the Role Bay Coordinator and Head of Workshops, you will contribute to ensuring equipment readiness, compliance, and operational delivery in a high-tempo aerospace environment.
Role: Survival Equipment Maintenance Technician
Location: Brize Norton, 100% onsite
Hours: 35 per week, Monday to Friday
Hourly Rate: £27 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35
Clearance: BPSS required before starting
What you'll be doing:
- Servicing of chemical oxygen generators in accordance with OEM procedures and regulatory standards
- Inspection, repacking, and maintenance of life vests and associated survival equipment
- Accurate data collection and input into maintenance management systems and technical records
- Application of corrosion prevention compounds on relevant components and assemblies
- Daily servicing of Class 3 role equipment, ensuring readiness and operational availability
- Compliance with all safety, quality, and procedural requirements
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining workplace standards in line with 6S principles
Requirements:
- Demonstrable experience in the maintenance and servicing of survival and/or role equipment
- Proficiency in interpreting technical publications and adhering to regulated maintenance practices
- Competent in the use of digital tools and maintenance data systems
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please immediately!
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