Job summary
Our client, a leading provider in the aerospace industry, is seeking a number of experienced Aircraft Structural Technicians / Sheet Metal Workers in Birmingham on a permanent basis.
Key skills required for this role
Complete strip/removal of major structural aircraft equipment.
Important
To be able to carry out modifications / maintenance in line with drawings / maintenance data
Job description
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.
1. Complete strip/removal of major structural aircraft equipment.
2. Interpret technical manuals, technical drawings, and regulatory requirements.
3. Installation of complex structural assemblies
4. Working to fine tolerances and high standards
5. Use sealants, various fasteners, bonding techniques as per technical standards
6. Maintain the highest standards of tool control within the work area.
7. Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
Skills and Abilities
8. Completed an engineering apprenticeship - ideally in Aeronautical engineering or military equivalent
9. Ideally 2 years live aircraft sheet metal/structural experience
10. Previous aircraft production experience
11. Previous aircraft modification experience is advantageous
12. Excellent hand skills
13. Attention to detail
14. Eligible to work and live in the UK
15. Subject to UK security Vetting
16. Excellent knowledge of airframes
17. Reliability
18. Adaptability
19. Good interpersonal skills
Part-145 Training Requirements
20. Initial Human Factors; Continuation Training Human Factors
21. Initial SFAR phase 1&2; Continuation Training SFAR phase 1&2
22. Initial EWIS group 1&2; Continuation Training EWIS group 1&2
23. ETOPS
24. RVSM
25. Share
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