Aircraft Mechanic

Overview of Role

We are currently recruiting for an Aircraft Mechanic to join the Engineering Maintenance Team based in Edinburgh. The purpose of this role is to carry out all aspects of aircraft maintenance as instructed, while maintaining the highest levels of safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Licensed Engineers and other Mechanics in delivering the maintenance workload effectively and economically.
• Ensure maintenance activity is carried out safely, correctly documented, in compliance with established procedures and in observance of the company Health and Safety policy document.
• Effectively communicate with all members of the Engineering Maintenance team, Flight Crew, and other internal departments.
• Ensure the Licensed Engineers are fully briefed regarding any defects discovered during aircraft maintenance.
• Maintain cleanliness and order within the facility.
• Communicate with fleet technical service engineers in matters of reliability, defect analysis and defect investigation using appropriate channels.
• To communicate with the Station/Check Manager, Maintenance Supervisor or Licensed Engineers on all matters regarding the efficient operation of the maintenance tasks including matters of Health and Safety and highlighting any shortfalls and improvements.
• Participate in Continuous Improvements activities within engineering and the organisation.

Skills and Knowledge

• Awareness of H&S Legislation and Company Employment procedures.
• Ability to prioritise, organise and complete work in a changing environment to ensure deadlines are met.
• Ability to analyse problems, identify solutions and communicate these to others.
• Ability to clearly communicate in a structured sequence to convey a message at an individual and group level.
• Proficient use of OASES Engineering Computer System.

Attitude

The Mechanic will develop positive constructive working relationships with their manager, supervisor and shift while demonstrating personal competence, reliability and being a valued member of the wider company team.

Training and Experience

• Formal aviation mechanical qualification.
• Strong safety awareness.
• Commercially aware.
• Technically competent mechanic.
• Proactive problem solver.
• Confident communicator.
• Team player.
• Previous experience in a similar role (desirable).

Contract Length

Permanent

Employment Type

Full Time

Contracted Weekly Hours

42

Salary

41,870.00

Company Benefits

Attractive packages are on offer for the roles, with a starting salary of £41,870 to £50,880 depending on experience. In addition, other benefits include worldwide discounted staff travel and life assurance.