Mechanical Aircraft Fitter

Contracted to AAGD but the end client is Airbus
Until the end of the year with possibility of extension
5x5x4 shift pattern - 06:00-18:00
£40.00 p/h Umbrella


Job Purpose
An unlicensed Aircraft Engineer required to perform aircraft maintenance tasks in accordance with Technical Documentation & Company Procedures. This role is mainly for line maintenance support but possibility of supporting bay environment also.
The scope of work includes on aircraft scheduled, unscheduled and out of phase maintenance. The work will be Line maintenance on the A400M.

Key responsibilities
- Carry out aircraft maintenance tasks as directed by their Line Manager and assistance to other staff (any trade) to ensure safe and effective working practices.
- Ensure you are booked to task as appropriate
- Carry out movement of heavy equipment, tooling and spares around the site.
- Assist with aircraft cleaning.
- Maintain a clean working environment around the aircraft and facilities.
- Carry out servicing of aircraft toilets on aircraft in maintenance.
- Contain any fuel and/or oil spillage.
- Assist with aircraft maneuvering requirements.
- Ensure all waste products are separated and recycled as necessary.
- Address and report any safety concerns immediately.
- Ensure that equipment is maintained in a serviceable, clean, tidy and safe condition, reporting any faulty equipment immediately using the correct channels.
- Carry out additional team responsibilities or any other reasonable request from your Line Manager.
- Carry out any reasonable request to carry out offsite support e.g. AOG, Line.
- Remain up to date with all Read & Sign notices.

Health and Safety
- Understand individual operational safety and security responsibilities including
- Be aware of personal health and safety and the health and safety of others at work. Including Management responsibilities as required by H&S Manual.
- Be aware of aviation safety responsibilities with regards to the AMUK Safety Policy. Including Management responsibilities as required by the Safety Management Manual
- Be aware of aviation security responsibilities with regards to the Airbus Security Policy.

Essential skills and qualifications
- Full UK driving licence required
- More than 2 years aircraft experience (or in a comparable industry) or recognised aircraft apprenticeship with a minimum of one years aircraft experience plus minimum 12 months service.
- Has had Competency Assessment completed and is at a satisfactory level.
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
- Ability to work unsupervised when required to do so.
- Good awareness of Aviation safety.
- Good communication skills.
- Able to operate a powerset (GPU).
- Must be able to gain Security Clearance and have full UK passport