Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 60,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Chippenham Wiltshire
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Aircraft Mechanic / Aircraft Maintenance Technician – Landing Gear
Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience + Overtime + Excellent Benefits
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a specialist aerospace engineering business operating within a highly regulated aviation environment. We're looking for an experienced Aircraft Mechanic / Aircraft Maintenance Technician with strong hands-on mechanical experience to join a growing team responsible for the overhaul, repair and maintenance of aircraft landing gear systems.
This is a permanent opportunity offering excellent training, career progression and the chance to work on safety-critical aircraft components within a modern workshop environment.
The Role
* Carry out overhaul, maintenance, repair and inspection of aircraft landing gear assemblies and components.
* Strip, clean, inspect, repair, reassemble and function test landing gear using approved maintenance data.
* Diagnose mechanical and hydraulic faults and carry out corrective actions.
* Complete dimensional inspections, wear checks and corrosion assessments using precision measuring equipment.
* Replace bearings, bushes, seals, actuators, brake components and other landing gear assemblies.
* Read and interpret engineering drawings, Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs), technical publications and work instructions.
* Accurately complete maintenance records, inspection reports and quality documentation.
* Operate specialist tooling, lifting equipment and test rigs safely and effectively.
* Work closely with inspectors, quality engineers and fellow technicians to ensure work is completed to the highest standards.
* Maintain excellent housekeeping, tooling control and Health & Safety practices.
* Support continuous improvement activities and contribute to improving workshop efficiency.
* Assist with mentoring junior technicians where appropriate.
About You
* Previous hands-on aircraft maintenance experience gained within an airline, MRO, Part-145 or military aviation environment.
* Strong practical experience working on aircraft landing gear is essential and will be the most heavily weighted aspect of your application.
* Experience of landing gear overhaul, wheel and brake systems, hydraulic systems or flight control systems would be highly advantageous.
* Confident using aircraft maintenance manuals, engineering drawings and technical documentation.
* Experience carrying out fault diagnosis, inspections and component repairs.
* Good understanding of aviation quality standards and safety procedures.
* Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to work.
* Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Desirable Experience
* EASA/CAA Part-66 Licence or completed Part-66 modules.
* EWIS, Human Factors and Fuel Tank Safety training.
* Experience working on Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Embraer or military aircraft.
* Workshop overhaul or component maintenance experience.
What's On Offer
* £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience.
* Overtime opportunities.
* Excellent benefits package.
* Permanent, full-time position.
If you're an experienced Aircraft Mechanic, Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Aircraft Engineer, Aircraft Fitter, Aircraft Mechanical Technician, Landing Gear Technician or Aviation Engineer with strong hands-on landing gear experience, we'd love to hear from you