Role: Cabin Mechanic
Location: Prestwick
Salary: Competitive
Hours: 40 per week (shift work)
Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge
Qualification & Education:
A recognised apprenticeship within the aircraft industry or similar
Experience:
Understanding of regulatory requirements in relation to Part 145
Proven work history in a base maintenance/ aviation environment
Understanding of Health & Safety, Human Factors and Compliance requirements
Training & Knowledge:
Demonstrate technical experience as well as leadership behaviours, be able to work on your own initiative and make timely decisions
Have the ability to interpret technical publications and make fact-based decisions
Flexible approach and deliver to tight deadlines
Have a working knowledge of Aircraft Maintenance Production Planning
High standard of English language (written and oral)
High standard of computer literacy, especially Microsoft Office Suite
Forklift licence would be desirable
Job Accountabilities
Be proficient in maintaining aircraft to the appropriate standard
Being able to perform all maintenance tasks including but not limited to;
Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
Assemble and install electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components and accessories, using hand tools and power tools
Replace and replenish aircraft fluids, including fuel, oils and lubricants
Prepare and paint aircraft surfaces
Remove or install aircraft components
Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance
Maintain, repair, and rebuild aircraft structures, functional components, and parts such as wings and fuselage, rigging, hydraulic units, oxygen systems, fuel systems, electrical systems, gaskets, and seals
Communicate with other workers to coordinate fitting and alignment of heavy parts, or to facilitate processing of repair parts
Inventory and requisition or order supplies, parts, materials, and equipment
Any other duties as reasonable requested by lead mechanics / licenced aircraft engineer
Ensure all paperwork is completed to the required standards and in line with the company MOE
Ensure correct use and accuracy of the MRO system is maintained with regards to all maintenance activities.
Maintain awareness and knowledge of regulatory requirements and any associated changes in relation to EASA Part 145, Part M and Part 66
Maintain awareness and knowledge of requirements and any associated changes in relation to company health and safety policies and procedures as they apply to aircraft maintenance operations, with specific focus on working at height and the use of plant & machinery
Ensure activities meet with and integrate with company requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies and general duty of care
Maintain the highest airworthiness, quality, safety and performance standards and ensure all company and legal requirements appertaining to aircraft maintenance and inspection are complied with
Maintain an up-to-date aircraft maintenance logbook to demonstrate level of experience and competence gained through the completion of a variety of tasks
Hold and maintain a valid Company Aircraft Mechanic authorisation
Housekeeping, ensuring work areas are kept clean and tidy as reasonably practicable
Ad hoc project work as required within the scope of the role