🛠️ Mechanical Operators – | BAE Systems
📍 RAF Coningsby | 📅 6-Month Contract
💷 £23.38 p/h PAYE | ⏱️ 37 Hours per Week (Mon–Thurs, Days & Nights - uplift on nights)
BAE Systems is seeking Mechanical Operators (Aircraft Mechanical Technicians) to join their team at RAF Coningsby. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on mission-critical military aircraft, supporting depth maintenance and ensuring operational readiness of frontline assets.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
* Carry out maintenance, servicing, and repair on aircraft mechanical systems (airframe, hydraulics, propulsion)
* Perform detailed inspections and fault diagnosis on aircraft and components
* Support depth maintenance activities on Typhoon and other fast jet platforms
* Undertake strip, repair, modification, and rebuild tasks on mechanical assemblies
* Ensure compliance with airworthiness standards, RAF engineering regulations, and BAE Systems procedures
* Collaborate with avionics technicians, supervisors, and RAF engineering staff to ensure operational readiness
✅ Requirements
* Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship in Aeronautical Engineering or military equivalent
* Minimum City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering & Maintenance (or equivalent)
* Aircraft platform training (on-aircraft requirement)
* Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a high-performing team
🎯 Why Join
* Be part of a mission-critical defence programme
* Work in a collaborative and professional environment
* Gain exposure to advanced military aircraft systems
* Competitive contract terms with potential temp-to-perm progression
* Professional development opportunities
📩 Apply Now
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