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Location: Hampshire
Job type: Contract/Locum
Aircraft type:
Contact: Ellen Swain
Sector: Aircraft
Job Role:
MPI have a requirement for Aircraft Fitters to work in Hook. Hampshire. RG29 1QW
Contract is for approx 6 months (possibility of extension)
Approx 41.5 hours per week as a standard and day pattern, not shift
£22.00 per hour LTD/£17.03 per hour PAYE
Applicants must have served an Aircraft Apprenticeship and have copies of their papers.
Previous experience working on the Chinook preferred but not essential if applicant has extensive and recent, other helicopter experience.
Position requires mechanical trained technicians to be conversant with both structural repairs and system testing. Ideally candidates will be Chinook trained. Able to work under their own initiative and work to tight deadlines performing Chinook modifications, structural repairs and system testing. Working as part of a small team on a day shift routine candidates will be in support of maintenance packages and repairs.
This person must have served a recognized relevant trade apprenticeship or trade training equivalent, and be proficient in the interpretation of engineering drawings, workbook instructions, and technical manuals.
Must be knowledgeable in aspects of Ch47 aircraft maintenance, modification and repair to include skill and experience in both structural and mechanical system disciplines.
Candidate must have knowledge of general aircraft maintenance and environment processes (FOD control, tool control, health & safety & COSHH. Successful candidates will conduct the assembly, disassembly, and modification or repair of Ch47 aircraft primary structures and complex aircraft systems to include; hydraulics, flight controls, and propulsion.
They will also perform maintenance activities, fault diagnosis and disturbed system functional tests. This may be at multiple locations. They will work with their peers to perform tasks associated with aircraft safe handling, maintenance and flight servicing.
Candidate will be responsible to ensure established process adherence, accurate and timely work recording and contractual/regulatory compliance. Candidate must be able to work under minimal supervision with limited direction
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