Job Opportunity: Aircraft Structures Technician / Sheet Metal Worker
This role is crucial within the engineering team, focusing on the structural maintenance and modification of aircrafts.
Location: Birmingham
Shift pattern: Monday - Thursday (days), 10 hour shifts
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Carry out modifications and maintenance in accordance with approved drawings and maintenance data, taking full accountability for the technical integrity of all work performed. All tasks will be assigned by the Lead Technician or B1 Engineer. You will be expected to provide regular updates on any issues affecting the work plan, including proposed solutions or recommendations where applicable. Any unsafe conditions must be promptly reported to the Lead Technician or B1 Engineer, as well as through the appropriate internal reporting channels.
Complete strip/removal of major structural aircraft equipment.
Interpret technical manuals, technical drawings, and regulatory requirements.
Installation of complex structural assemblies
Working to fine tolerances and high standards
Use sealants, various fasteners, bonding techniques as per technical standards
Maintain the highest standards of tool control within the work area.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
Skills and Abilities
Completed an engineering apprenticeship - ideally in Aeronautical engineering or military equivalent
Ideally 2 years live aircraft sheet metal/structural experience
Previous aircraft production experience
Previous aircraft modification experience is advantageous
Excellent hand skills
Attention to detail
Eligible to work and live in the UK
Subject to UK security Vetting
Excellent knowledge of airframes
Reliability
Adaptability
Good interpersonal skills
Part-145 Training Requirements
Initial Human Factors; Continuation Training Human Factors
Initial SFAR phase 1&2; Continuation Training SFAR phase 1&2
Initial EWIS group 1&2; Continuation Training EWIS group 1&2
ETOPS
RVSM
If you are an experienced Aircraft Structural Mechanic with significant skills in sheetmetal work, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Birmingham