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Location: Manchester Airport
Job type: Permanent
Aircraft type:
Contact: HR Department
Sector: Aircraft
Job Role:
WORKSHOP TECHNICIAN (FITTER/FABRICATOR)
Manchester Airport/Stockport
£25,000-£28,000 pa - Dependent on experience
Mon – Fri, 40 hours per week
Aeroco Group - A leading commercial Aircraft Component Repair Station based at Manchester International Airport and Stockport are currently recruiting Workshop Technicians (Fabricator/Fitters).
Applicants will have experience previous of working in metal fabrication, ideally within the aviation industry.
Requirements of the role:
Manufacture, repair and maintenance of aircraft components
Sheet metal forming, forging and fabrication
Composite panel cutting and fabrication
Knowledge & skills:
Good knowledge of sheet metal forming, forging and fabrication techniques.
Broad engineering experience gained within an engineering environment
Solid understanding of materials, titanium, stainless steel and aluminum
Experience working with composite material i.e. cutting, potting inserts.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
Ability to use measuring tools
Mechanical fitting and assembly experience
Ability to assess components for repair
General understanding of different fasteners, adhesives and substrates
Fabrication of metal components experience
Understanding of work within a manufacturing/production environment
Self- motivated and can work under pressure on your own or in a team
Able to work to tight deadlines
Ability to take and follow instructions accurately
Advantageous:
EASA Part 145 and Part 21 experience
First article and final inspection experience
Apprenticeship or NVQ in aeronautical engineering would be advantageous.
Essential Qualifications Required:
Good basic standard of literacy and numeracy (e.g. Grade C GCSE English and Maths or equivalent).
High standard of computer literacy, e.g. GCSE IT or equivalent.
Please note:
A full DRB check will be required.
Due to location own transport and a full UK driving licence are essential.
Closing date for applications: 4th October 2018
Due to the high volumes of applications we are currently receiving, unfortunately we are only able to contact candidates who are successful in progressing to the next stage. If you have not been contacted within 7 days of your application, then please presume that you have not been successful on this occasion.
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