Mechanical Technician

Job Description

Job Description
The candidates chosen to fill these positions will form part of an MRO modification, servicing, and repair team. This person must have served a recognized relevant trade apprenticeship or trade training equivalent, and be proficient in the interpretation of engineering drawings, workbook instructions, and technical manuals. Must be knowledgeable in aspects of Ch47 aircraft maintenance, modification, and repair to include skill and experience in both structural and mechanical system disciplines. Candidate must have knowledge of general aircraft maintenance and environment processes (FOD control, tool control, health & safety & COSHH

Successful candidates will conduct the assembly, disassembly, and modification or repair of Ch47 aircraft primary structures and complex aircraft systems including; hydraulics, flight controls, and propulsion. They will also perform maintenance activities, fault diagnosis, and disturbed system functional tests. This may be at multiple locations. They will work with their peers to perform tasks associated with aircraft safe handling, maintenance, and flight servicing. The candidate will be responsible to ensure established process adherence, accurate and timely work recording, and contractual/regulatory compliance. This is a full-time role based and can be based at either Middle Wallop or Odiham.

FILE PHOTO: A Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner taxis past the Final Assembly Building at Boeing South Carolina in North Charleston, South Carolina, United States, March 31, 2017. REUTERS/Randall Hill

Responsibilities:

  • Performs the assembly, disassembly, and modification of systems by conducting the change, removal, replacement, or upgrade of aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes
  • Conducts assembly, disassembly, or overhaul. Configures aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment
  • Proficient in troubleshooting complex pneumatic, hydraulic, and associated electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components
  • Validates and verifies testing of systems and components. Documents procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g. repairs test results applicable modifications and inspection results)
  • Can work with their peers to perform tasks associated with the safe handling of an aerospace vehicle (e.g. jacking towing system operations)
  • Able to provide mentoring to peers and others
  • Works under minimal direction

Required:

  • Ideally, you will have extensive experience working on Boeing Ch47 Aircraft and be familiar with Boeing specifications and drawings.  Have experience working with a team of aircraft technicians
  • Ideally, the candidate will have extensive experience working on Boeing Aircraft platforms and be familiar with Boeing specifications and drawings.  Have experience working with a team of aircraft technicians
  • Vocational-based trade training is essential
  • Candidate must be able to work under minimal supervision with limited direction.

Work Authorisation: This position does not have sponsorship approval. This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorization to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labor sponsorship for any applicants.

Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance for which the Government requires UK Citizenship.

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.