Aircraft Technician Fitter

Description:

Morson Technical Services are currently seeking Mechanical Aircraft Technicians on a permanent basis based at RNAS Yeovilton.

ABOUT -

Our Wildcat Base Maintenance team carry out 300 hourly zonal maintenance on the 62 strong fleet of Army and Navy Wildcat Helicopters. On a 17-week programme, teams strip, clean, inspect and rectify the aircraft to return to the front-line squadrons. Our qualified engineers work a days’ routine, fault finding and replacing components as required and ground running the aircraft prior to sending them forward.
Operating within a MAOS Part 145 framework, the organisation is professional and diligent, with air worthiness and health and safety paramount to its success.
Our Morson employees at RNAS Yeovilton are supported by our onsite HR Team, we help you explore your passions and unlock your true potential. Our people are the heart of our business, and we provide the learning and the tools to help you take your career to the next level

DUTIES -

Aircraft maintenance.
Maintain technical currency and authorisation through the training programme and reading disseminated information.
Aircraft maintenance within trade, as tasked by the Controllers and IAW published procedures and Instructions.
Observing authorised tool control procedures (WMS OP 502) when carrying out maintenance work on aircraft and aircraft associated bay work.
Aircraft Refuelling and De-fuelling when appropriately authorised
Operation and maintenance of AGE and Hangar facilities as directed.
Preparation of aircraft for road or air transportation as required.
Participation in exercise detachments and aircraft recovery operations as required.
Maintenance in support of storage tasks.
Any other aircraft or aircraft support related tasks as directed by the appropriate Manager.
Directly responsible to the Ground Movements Supervisor for Aircraft Movement and Aircraft Handling in the Hangar and its dispersal.
Aircraft Marshalling in support of the Ground Crew when required to do so.
Preparation of aircraft for Flight and Security of Aircraft after Flight, including checks for correct fitment of Safety Pins and Gags including armament switches.
Assistance with aircraft role changes.
Aircraft washing and cleaning activities.
FOD clearance and checking the security of the dispersal area.
Administration and husbandry of the Line Office, Engineering Control or servicing bay.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPIRENECE

Must have served an aeronautical engineering apprenticeship or Service equivalent Trade Training.
Ideally must have had a minimum 3 years Aircraft Engineering experience
PACKAGE/BENEFITS –

Competitive salary
Discretionary bonus based on team KPI achievements
Holiday – 5 weeks, 25 days a year (rising to 26 days after 5 years’ service) plus bank holidays.
Company Pension Scheme
If this is of interest please apply today, or alternatively contact Oliver Beaumont directly on (phone number removed) or