Job Profile
Vista Aircraft Maintenance is the in-house maintenance provider for the Vista Members’ fleet, which comprises an unrivalled fleet of light, super mid-size, long-range and ultra-long-range aircraft. Vista Aircraft Maintenance has multiple maintenance hubs strategically located across the. and Europe. By investing in internal maintenance, Vista is able to prioritize the highest standards of service, safety, security, reliability, and value, demonstrating a continued commitment to providing a seamless service to clients globally. Vista Aircraft Maintenance offers a robust regional support network for Vista’s growing fleet, with one the leading base maintenance facilities in the world.
VistaJet is an operating partner of Vista, the world’s leading private aviation group. Vista integrates a unique portfolio of brands offering asset-free solutions to cover all key aspects of business aviation. The Group's mission is to lead the change to provide clients with the most advanced flying services at the very best value, anytime, anywhere around the world.
We are recruiting experienced Aircraft Mechanics to join our teams in Farnborough.
You will be responsible for carrying out non-certifying aircraft maintenance, repair, and servicing tasks in accordance with company procedures, safety regulations, and the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and/or EASA Part-145 requirements. The Aircraft Mechanic supports Aircraft Managers and Licensed Aircraft Engineers by performing both line and base maintenance to ensure aircraft are airworthy and ready for operation.
Your Responsibilities
1. Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections on aircraft.
2. Support Aircraft Managers and Licensed Aircraft Engineers with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks.
3. On individual maintenance inputs, responsible for their safety & quality, tooling and own tooling control, use of maintenance data, acceptance of components, man-hour recording, on-time delivery, materials management, completion of maintenance documentation and aircraft presentation.
4. Instigate appropriate actions for all reporting.
5. Ensure compliance with all health & safety requirements, regulations and company procedures.
6. Ensure the highest standards of aircraft presentation, hangar husbandry and personal appearance in line with company expectations.
7. Any other reasonable request from management in line with the Aircraft Mechanic role.
Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience
Essential:
8. NVQ Level 3 in Aircraft Engineering/Maintenance or equivalent recognised qualification
9. Previous experience working in an aviation maintenance environment
10. Good understanding of part 145
11. Full UK driving license
12. Computer Literate
13. Ability to work 4,5,5 shift pattern
14. Ability to undertake physical elements of the role such as working at height, lifting up to 25kg and mobility to allow for working in confined spaces
Desirable:
15. Excellent attention to detail
16. Good communication skills
17. Knowledge of SMS and Just Culture
18. Effective time management skills
19. Ability to understand work orders, work cards, and refer to and use applicable maintenance data