Aircraft Mechanical Technician – Maintenance Specialist

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Mechanical Technician to perform scheduled maintenance on aircraft in accordance with approved procedures and technical documentation. The role involves hands‑on work on modern military aircraft, ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Perform scheduled mechanical maintenance, including disassembly, cleaning, inspection and minor rectification.
• Complete all maintenance forms, records and required documentation accurately.
• Work in compliance with the company’s Quality Management System, technical orders and procedures.
• Verify that all authorisations and qualifications required for tasks are current.
• Identify training or competency gaps and communicate them to the supervisor.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality and technical compliance throughout all activities.

Required profile

• Completion of a recognised Aircraft Engineering Trade Apprenticeship or NVQ/C&G Level 3 in Aircraft Maintenance (or equivalent).
• Minimum three years post‑qualification practical aircraft maintenance experience in an operational flying environment.
• Valid authorisations and qualifications for the tasks performed.

Required skills

• Aircraft maintenance procedures (disassembly, cleaning, inspection, minor rectification).
• Use of maintenance management systems such as IMS/ESS.
• Use of technical documentation systems such as Trilogiview.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Quality Management System compliance.