Aircraft Mechanic

KLM UK Engineering Ltd is a leading UK based aircraft maintenance repair organisation (MRO) offering aircraft maintenance from its head office location at Norwich Airport, with over 40 years of experience on many aircraft types and 6 fully equipped, modern, heavy maintenance bays across 3 hangars.

To support the growth of the Company, we are looking for Structures, B1 and B2 Aircraft Mechanics to work in Base Maintenance at Norwich Airport. Experience with Boeing 737NG and Embraer 170/190 is favorable.

This position is permanent, full time, operating on a seasonal working pattern of Monday - Friday, 6 months Summer 07:30-14:36 and 6 months Winter 07:30-16:36.

ROLE PROFILE:

Efficiently and safely perform aircraft maintenance tasks in accordance with approved data whilst ensuring compliance with H&S and airworthiness standards

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· As directed by Supervisor perform aircraft maintenance tasks in line with the aircraft maintenance data

· Follow company Health & Safety policies at all times. Report all accidents and near misses.

· Good housekeeping and clean environment maintained at all times.

· Follow Approved Data at all times

· Ensure all work performed on an aircraft is documented with the appropriate level of detail

· Ensure handovers are effective

· Ensure all Personal tools are maintained and controlled according to company policy

· Report airworthiness safety concerns through the internal Safety Reporting system

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

· Civil Aviation Apprenticeship, Armed Forces Aircraft training or Basic Engineering Apprenticeship

· Human Factors, Fuel tank safety training and EWIS training

· Basic knowledge of EASA/CAA, HSE legislation

· Basic IT knowledge/experience

SKILLS, BEHAVIOURS & COMPETENCIES:

· Open to development feedback with appetite to continuously develop and improve own performance

· Effective communicator

· Confident to challenge behaviour according company values

· Ability to work under own initiative making recommendations to solve problems when appropriate

· Be aware of costs and how to maximise efficiency

· Efficient time management

· Be open, honest and trustworthy with a ‘can do’ attitude

· In line the Company’s values & behaviours, demonstrate the skills required to meet, promote and encourage those values associated with your position

· Contribute to creating a team environment that maximises individual and team performance

· Be flexible to support Business needs including supporting aircraft at Outstations

SALARY AND ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

· Salary £31,187

· Stakeholder pension scheme matched up to 5% by Company

· Life assurance at 1X annual salary for all staff, increasing to 3X annual salary if contributing to the Company Stakeholder Pension.

· Annual leave increasing with continuous service

· Onsite parking

· Subsidised canteen

· Cycle to work scheme

· Social Club

· Buy additional summer leave

· Employee Assistance Programme – Provides confidential counselling, online support, legal and financial advice.

· Online discounts available.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply for this vacancy following instructions on our Company website https://www.klmukengineering.com/en/careers

Applications will only be considered if received through the Company application form. Applications via indeed will not be reviewed.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £31,187.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Experience:

• Aircraft Engineering: 2 years (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: 4509