Aircraft Mechanic
- Location: Gatwick, West Sussex, England
- Salary: £40.50 - 40.50 per hour
- Category
- Sector: Aerospace and Defence
- Contract type Contract
- Employer: Morson Forces
- Consultant: Courtney Aspinall
Morson Talent are currently recruiting for Aircraft Mechanics for contracts based at Gatwick Airport. This is working on a 5x5x4 shift pattern 7am-7pm
Responsibilities
• Perform scheduled maintenance tasks, defect rectification, modifications, repairs and functional tests on Airframe and Engine systems under the supervisor of a Licensed Aircraft Engineer.
• Complete all assigned work in a timely manner to optimise aircraft downtime.
• Ensure aircraft technical log book, maintenance documentation, work packages and zonal handovers are completed accurately and within prescribed timescales in conjunction with the Licensed Aircraft Engineer.
• Highlight any technical issues, discrepancies or other issues to the Licensed Aircraft Engineer.
• Maintain a high standard of husbandry and cleanliness within assigned work areas.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company processes and procedures.
• Report all incidents and occurrences in the Boeing Safety Management System.
• Undertake any reasonable activities as required, including working away from London Gatwick.
Required Qualifications
• Have completed a recognised apprenticeship, formal training program or able to demonstrate comparable qualifications and experience.
• Have experience working in a Line or Base Maintenance environment.
• Be a team player who will grasp opportunities to exceed the expectations of internal and external customers.
• Flexible worker who is prepared to adjust working hours to meet operational demands.
• Proven knowledge and proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint and the ability to learn in-house systems.
• Meet the requirements to hold a London Gatwick Airport airside pass.
• Candidates must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.