Role: Aircraft Technician – Mechanical - Apache (AH64)
Location: RAF Middle Wallop, onsite
Role Type: Contract, 6-months, ongoing
Salary: £33 to £37 an hour, with overtime
The client, a global leader in the aviation sphere is seeking an Aviation Technician / Aircraft Technician / Aircraft Engineer – Mechanical to expand their current programmes.
The successful candidate needs to have experience on Apache / AH64 aircraft maintenance, modification and repair to include skill and experience in both structural and mechanical system disciplines.
Responsibilities:
* Performs the assembly, disassembly and modification of systems by conducting the change, removal, replacement or upgrade of aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes
* Conducts assembly, disassembly or overhaul.
* Configures aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment
* Proficient in troubleshooting of complex pneumatic, hydraulic and associated electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components
* Validates and verifies testing of systems and components.
* Documents procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g. repairs test results applicable modifications and inspection results)
* Can work with their peers to perform tasks associated with the safe handling of an aerospace vehicle (e.g. jacking towing system operations)
* Able to provide mentoring to peers and others
* Works under minimal direction
* Looking to be trained up, if you haven't been already, to Supervisor (2nd signature) level
Required:
* Ideally you will have over 3 years’ experience working on AH64 Aircraft and be familiar with specifications and drawings.
* Have experience working within a team of aircraft technicians
* Ideally the candidate will have extensive experience working on Aircraft platforms and be familiar with specifications and drawing.
* Have experience working within a team of aircraft technicians
* Vocational based trade training is essential
* Candidate must be able to work under minimal supervision with limited direction.
Note: The ability to obtain SC Clearance is vital for this role