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Aircraft Mechanical Technician Fitter

MPI have a requirement for Aircraft Mechanical Technicians/Fitters to work on site at RAF Valley, Anglesey. LL65 3LU

 

Pay £20.39 per hour LTD. (£17.50 basic rate + £2.89 shift allowance) 

 

To start ASAP, ongoing as per Customer requirements.

 

Shift Pattern - 16:30-23:59 

 

Contractors must have BPSS & DBS to start. *This now applies to all Valley roles. 

 

All workers must hold a current Human Factors Certification (valid for 2 years) and relevant EWIS Certification that must be brought with them on their first day. 

BPSS & DBS will need to be completed in addition to the other forms at offer stage, and passed in order to confirm start date.

 

General Description of Role:

 

To assist in the production of Hawk aircraft to meet the daily flying task. This will include working in both Flight Line and Hangar environments. Employees may be asked to work over-time to ensure there are sufficient aircraft to meet the task. The Hawk contract requires employees to support planned detachments and aircraft recovery activities as and when requested.

To carry out as directed trade tasks pertaining to the maintenance, rectification and preparation of Aircraft to meet the allocated daily task at first line. Tasks are to be supervised and carried out in a safe and efficient manner to ensure task progression meets the allocated flying programme without compromising flight safety or the airworthiness of the aircraft. Any problems or foreseen delays are to be passed directly to trade supervisor.

 

Main Tasks:

 

Individual Technicians will be employed on a day-to-day basis and will provide much needed flexibility by operating in support of the flying task during the heaviest periods of flying. They will also be available to undertake OOP maintenance tasks during turnrounds and to assist aircrew with crew-in rectification. The actions and decisions taken shall be limited to those actions authorised as governed by trade, experience and competence.

 

The main tasks could include but not limited to:

Carry out all authority level B tasks that do not require additional authorization criteria- subject to any limitations imposed by the authorizing authority

Fulfil the limitations imposed as defined in the SQEP for this grade.

Carry out first signature responsibilities             

Sign 1st signature for tasked work within trade boundary ( Where authorised)                                

Carry out all authority level D tasks that do not require additional authorization criteria - subject to any limitations imposed by the authorizing authority EFO Operator to meet exceptional requirements

Carry out self-supervised maintenance activities within own trade (where authorised)

Maintaining a PEVL to establish continuity of experience.

Ensure that the work areas are kept clean and FOD free.

Maintain Environmental, Quality, Security and Health & Safety standards as defined by Babcock Policy

Behave in line with the Being Babcock set of principles.

Staff may be required to carry out additional tasks as directed

All staff are to ensure that they maintain the standard of security policies and procedures as stipulated within Station and Hawk Security Standing Orders.

All staff are responsible for ensuring that all Information Technology and Information Management processes, policies, procedures and controls are adhered to for all IT systems within their use.

Ensure Company health, safety and environmental procedures are implemented and complied with at all times.

Champion a culture of Near Miss and Error Reporting and take the lead for subsequent investigations

Enter cockpit of Hawk aircraft having shown by examination that he/she can recognise the approved position of AAES safety devices

Composite Flight Servicing.

Charging of gas systems

Undertake engine operator duties ( within propulsion trade boundaries after training)

 

Technical Experience and Qualifications:

 

2 years industry experience - Essential

Basic Trade Principles Course - Essential

Training in an Aircraft related discipline to City & Guilds 2675 Level 3 or equivalent. - Desirable

Training in an Aircraft related discipline to NVQ level  3 or equivalent- Desirable

Hawk Mechanical Systems Course - Desirable

Full UK Driving License  - Essential

Internal candidates should be a minimum Grade of B2T within the Company or  received 6 years type experience at B1T and above. - Essential

Military aircraft technical training in an aircraft systems discipline - Desirable

Quality, (QMS) and Air Safety Management Systems, (SMS) Training - Desirable

Computer literate - Essential

Sapphire documentation course - Essential

 

Generic Skills: - All Essential

 

Use engineering knowledge and understanding to apply technical practical skills

Contribute to the design, development, manufacture, construction, commissioning operation or maintenance of products, equipment, processes, systems or services

Accept and exercise personal responsibility

Use effective communication and interpersonal skills

Make a personal commitment to an appropriate code of professional conduct, recognising obligations to society, the profession and the environment Time Management

 

 

Authorisations:

Basic Principles - Essential

Manual Handling - Essential

Fire Training - Essential

Wiring Husbandry - Essential

DII - Essential

Human Factors / Continuation Training.- Essential

Sign 1st   Signature within Trade Boundary. - Essential

Apply / Remove Aircraft Electrical Power. - Desirable

Aircraft   Brakeman - Desirable.

Fuelling   Aircraft on Ground - Desirable

Use Remote Viewing Iplex Equipment & RVA - Essential

Use/operate VE - Essential

Zonals (subject to 6 months on Hawk and training) - Essential

A/C ground movement vehicle driver - Essential

Undertake anti-icing operations & de-icing operations on parked a/c - Desirable

EaPW training - Essential

 

Skills Profile:

Knowledge of human factors, human performance and limitations

Knowledge of Quality (QMS), Safety (SMS) and Environmental Management Systems

Knowledge of RAF Engineering policy documentation and organisation

Knowledge of relevant parts of the maintenance organisation exposition and procedures

Knowledge of occurrence reporting system and understanding of the importance of reporting occurrences, incorrect maintenance data and existing or potential defects

Knowledge of safety risks linked to the working environment

Knowledge on wiring and husbandry when relevant

Understanding of professional integrity, behaviour and attitude towards safety

Understanding of conditions for ensuring continuing airworthiness of aircraft and components

Understanding of his/her own human performance and limitations

Understanding of personnel authorisations and limitations

Understanding critical task

Ability to identify and rectify existing and potential unsafe conditions

Ability to confirm proper accomplishment of maintenance tasks

Ability to prioritise tasks and report discrepancies

Ability to properly process removed, uninstalled and rejected parts

Ability to properly records and sign for work accomplished

Ability to recognise the acceptability of parts to be installed prior to fitment

Ability to understand work orders, work cards and refer to and use applicable maintenance data

Ability to use information systems

Ability to use, control and be familiar with required tooling and/or equipment

Adequate communication and literacy skills

 

 

Contingent workers coming onto the Hawk Contracts

 

Minimum requirement:

 

Current Human Factors Certification, valid for 2 years

For Avionics Techs EWIS 1&2, valid for 1 year (EWIS is wiring husbandry)

For Mech Techs EWIS 3, 4,&5,  valid for 1 year

Proof of Aerospace Engineering qualification in the relevant discipline, and assimilation into dual skill, i.e. AV/Elect, Prop/AF

Proof of experience and currency on aircraft

 

All of the above proof is required to be presented at interview, and is to be presented to the Quality Department on first day of employment.

 

In addition to the above contractors cannot start without cleared BPSS and a Disclosure Scotland certificate prior to Babcock putting them through SC.

 

Behavioural and Leadership Competency Profile: Insert the relevant behavioural requirements for the level of job, these can be found in the divisional Behavioural  & Leadership Framework.

 

Leading Performance

Strives for excellence in all actions

Focuses on the delivery of results

Manages time effectively

Accepts responsibility for personal actions, behaviours and choices

Leading Innovation and Change

Demonstrates a willingness to adjust ideas or perceptions based on changing demands and conditions 

Accepts the need for flexibility

Is open-minded in trying new ideas 

Listens to other people’s points of view

Reviews current working practices to improve quality and efficiency

Leading People and Teams

Willingly cooperates and puts in extra effort when needed to help others

Seeks input from others when making decisions 

Behaves professionally and consistently towards all team members, regardless of sex, race, gender or age.

Seeks feedback on own performance, taking action where necessary 

Communicates in a clear and consistent manner

Leading Customer Focus

Recognises the importance of the customer to the business 

Provides prompt, efficient and personal assistance in meeting customer requirements

Treats all customers with respect and responds to them in a pleasant and friendly way.

Maintains personal composure when faced with difficult behaviour

Leading Culture

Actively contributes to ensuring a workplace free of discrimination and fair to everyone 

Seeks to understand other’s viewpoints 

Sets a positive example of behaviour to others

Ensures that 100% of own behaviour is safe.  Takes action to ensure the safety of others

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