Mechanical Technician, Installations Alpha Jet / Hawk

Experienced Alpha Jet / Hawk Technician required

Purpose of job

The primary purpose of the job is to ensure that aircraft Installations /modifications/manufacture/assembly/structural repair and other related tasks are carried out efficiently and to quality in accordance with regulatory and corporate procedures. To do this, the post holder ensures his/her competency is at the required standard. The post holder carries out his/her assigned tasks as directed by the Supervisor/Task Manager/DEM.  The technician will ensure that he/she has the authority from the Supervisor prior to progression to the next stage and that the aircraft/equipment paperwork accurately reflects the physical state of the aircraft/equipment no later than close of play each working day.

Knowledge/ skills required

• Recognised apprenticeship in an aircraft engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• NVQ in engineering, or equivalent.
• Read and understand engineering drawings
• Qualification courses, (as required)
• Good fault identification and isolation skills.
• Good team working skills
• Good communications skills
• Computer literate.
• Good understanding of aircraft publications and documentation set.
• Good timekeeping.

Challenges

• Ensure the aircraft Installations are completed on time.
• Carry out duties, as required, at detached locations 

Essential qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship in an aircraft engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• NVQ in engineering, or equivalent.

• Qualification courses, (as required).

Desirable qualifications/ experience

• Engineering Technician status or relevant aircraft technical experience (3 years plus).