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Our client is looking to employ a Light Aircraft Mechanic on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will assist the existing mechanics with service work and routine inspections on light aircraft.

Key responsibilities:

You will be assisting current mechanics with service work including:

• 50hr inspections
• 100hr inspections
• Annual inspections

Defect investigation and rectification work, this will include, but is not limited to:

• Removing and reinstalling panels, inspection of control cables, inspection of control surfaces, inspection of wing surfaces and empennage, servicing of wheels and brakes, engine compression checks, oil and filter changes, air filter replacement, magneto timing.
• During quieter periods, you will be helping to refurbish a lease fleet of Cessna 152s and other repair work including rebuilding, reassembly, rigging, avionics upgrades and insurance repair work.

Your other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Recording your completed work carefully and legibly on the appropriate worksheets for the aircraft
• Looking up part numbers in the aircraft maintenance manual, sourcing the correct parts from the stores and batching out parts to the correct aircraft
• Completing your timesheet at the end of the workday. Understanding the importance of booking the time against the correct job or project
• Maintaining a clean workspace and a hygienic working environment
• Ensure all your tools are maintained and controlled as per our tooling policy
• Complying with Health and Safety requirements and raise any concerns
• Any other duties commensurate with the position

Personal specification

• Be polite, well presented and able to deal with customers, staff and contractors in a friendly and welcoming manner
• Be able to work well as part of a team, but be able to take responsibility for yourself and your actions in the workplace
• Be able to ask for help if required
• Have good attention to detail
• Be able to follow both written and verbal instructions closely
• Have a good work ethic and be punctual

Hours of work

Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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