Aircraft Mechanical Technician

Morson Technical Services are currently seeking an Aircraft Technician with WBM at RNAS Yeovilton on a permanent basis.

ABOUT -

Our Wildcat Base Maintenance team carry out 300 hourly zonal maintenance on the 62 strong fleet of Army and Navy Wildcat Helicopters. On a 17-week programme, teams strip, clean, inspect and rectify the aircraft to return to the front-line squadrons.  Our qualified engineers work a days’ routine, fault finding and replacing components as required and ground running the aircraft prior to sending them forward. 

Our Morson employees at RNAS Yeovilton are supported by our onsite HR Team, we help you explore your passions and unlock your true potential. Our people are the heart of our business, and we provide the learning and the tools to help you take your career to the next level.

JOB PURPOSE/ ACTIVITIES -

• Aircraft maintenance.
• To hold authorisations to the minimum level required by WMS, this is to include first signature within own trade group and as detailed in OP 1103 and IAW individual Record of Engineering Authorisations (REA).
• Maintain technical currency and authorisation through the training programme and reading disseminated information.
• Aircraft maintenance within trade, as tasked by the Controllers and IAW published procedures and Instructions.
• Observing authorised tool control procedures (WMS OP 502) when carrying out maintenance work on aircraft and aircraft associated bay work.
• Aircraft Refuelling and De-fuelling when appropriately authorised
• Operation and maintenance of AGE and Hangar facilities as directed.
• Preparation of aircraft for road or air transportation as required.
• Participation in exercise detachments and aircraft recovery operations as required.
• Maintenance in support of storage tasks.
• Any other aircraft or aircraft support related tasks as directed by the appropriate Manager.
• Directly responsible to the Ground Movements Supervisor for Aircraft Movement and Aircraft Handling in the Hangar and its dispersal.
• Aircraft Marshalling in support of the Ground Crew when required to do so.
• Preparation of aircraft for Flight and Security of Aircraft after Flight, including checks for correct fitment of Safety Pins and Gags including armament switches.
• Assistance with aircraft role changes.
• Aircraft washing and cleaning activities.
• FOD clearance and checking the security of the dispersal area.
• Administration and husbandry of the Line Office, Engineering Control or servicing bay.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE -

• Meet the criteria as specified in WMS OP 1103 Para 6.1
• Ideally must have had a minimum 3 years Aircraft Engineering experience.

If this is of interest please apply today, alternatively contact Oliver Beaumont directly on 01935 403242 or oliver.beaumont@morson.com