Aircraft Mechanical Fitter

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit an Aircraft Mechanical Fitter on an initial 3-month contract. As the Aircraft Mechanical Fitter, you will be working for the largest helicopter manufacturer.

Role: Aircraft Mechanical Fitter
Pay: -21.05 per hour Via PAYE
Location: Oxford
Contract: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:00 - 40 hours per week,3-month contract
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: BPSS, will require SC Clearnce

Responsibilities

• Accomplishment of work for the Installation Supervisor or Certifying Engineer.
• Work to high standards to ensure continued safe operation of the aircraft.
• Manufacture electrical looms and avionics systems in accordance with design data
• Conduct off-aircraft work in workshops as required
• Will also be required to assist in day to day running of the hangar, including aircraft movements and general house keeping
• Required to work shifts as part of normal working routine
• Flexible working attitude to deal with the changing priorities within the department
• Manufacture parts from sheet material
• Assemble parts manufactured by subcontractors
• Work closely with the design office
• Work to high standards to ensure continued safe operation of the aircraft.
• Interpret design drawings and manufacture parts from sheet metal in both a production and prototype environment
• Manufacture brackets and assemblies from sheet material
• Work to design specification drawings
• Will be working within a highly regulated environment
• Remove and refit panels and cowlings to helicopters and equipment
• Install brackets, doubler plates, etc in association with the embodiment of modifications to customers helicopters
• Carry out repairs to aircraft structures

Essential Skills& Qualifications

• Completed a formal aviation apprenticeship or related discipline.
• Experience on Airbus Helicopters.
• Ability to work as part of a team, and on own initiative, as well as to high standards to ensure the continued, safe operation of the aircraft.
• Able to work in confined spaces
• Experience of helicopter systems
• Flexible with a positive approach and genuine enthusiasm for the role.
• Reliable with ability to remain calm when under pressure.
• Well organised and methodical - paying attention to detail.
• Able to work to a shift pattern, as required.
• Ability to accurately interpret detailed mechanical drawings and associated data
• Have recent experience of manufacturing brackets and fittings from sheet metal
• Recent experience of on and off aircraft repairs using sheet material
• Experience of riveting techniques and ability to carry out riveting on and off the aircraft
• Driving license

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation

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