Role: Sheet Metal Worker
Location: Boscombe Down
Salary: DOE
Hours: Full Time
We are seeking Sheet Metal Workers to join a growing team in Boscombe Down.You will be supporting a strong professional workshop team, committed to continual improvement, meeting/exceeding tight deadlines in a fast, dynamic environment.
The key responsibilities of a Sheet Metal Worker are:
• Perform aircraft skin and structure inspections, in accordance with approved applicable data (including composite repairs)
• Perform routine and unscheduled maintenance to our 109, 169, 139 Helicopter fleet
• Assist with aircraft teardown and rebuild during base maintenance projects
• Accurate documentation of maintenance carried out within the scope of their approval
• Use of appropriate machine tools e.g. Guillotine, Bending machines, Saws, Rollers and Hand Tools
• Use of appropriate measuring tools e.g. Vernier’s, Micrometer’s, etc.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and tidiness of the work areas under their control
• Must observe employee responsibilities to comply with Health, Safety and Environmental policy within their area
Qualifications, Skills & Attributes:
The ideal candidate will have the following:
• Experience of Rotary wing aircraft, although other types and relative industry experience will be considered
• Experienced at carrying out Sheet metal work repairs to exacting Aviation standards, preferably in the rotary wing environment
• Experience of working with and ability to interpret engineering drawings, repair schemes and structural repair manuals
Able to work as part of a team or under own initiative, within a dynamic Part 145 Base maintenance environment
• An awareness of MSDS and COSHH requirements
• Knowledge and understanding of aviation regulations, policies and environment.
• Good Communications skills, both verbal and written
