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Helicopter Mechanical Technician
Hook, Hants
6 Month Contract
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The person chosen to fill this position will form part of a modification, servicing and repair team working on Military Helicopters.
This person must have served a recognized relevant trade apprenticeship or trade training equivalent, and be proficient in the interpretation of engineering drawings, workbook instructions, and technical manuals.
They must be knowledgeable in aspects of Helicopter aircraft maintenance, modification and repair to include skill and experience in both structural and mechanical system disciplines.
Candidate must have knowledge of general aircraft maintenance and environment processes (FOD control, tool control, health & safety & COSHH.

Successful candidates will conduct the assembly, disassembly, and modification or repair of aircraft primary structures and complex aircraft systems to include; hydraulics, flight controls, and propulsion. They will also perform maintenance activities, fault diagnosis and disturbed system functional tests.
They will work with their peers to perform tasks associated with aircraft safe handling, maintenance and flight servicing.

Responsibilities:

Performs the assembly, disassembly and modification of systems by conducting the change, removal, replacement or upgrade of aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.
Conducts assembly, disassembly or overhaul.
Configures aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment. Proficient in troubleshooting of complex pneumatic, hydraulic and associated electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components.
Validates and verifies testing of systems and components.
Documents procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g. repairs test results applicable modifications and inspection results). Can work with their peers to perform tasks associated with the safe handling of an aerospace vehicle (e.g. jacking towing system operations).

To be eligible for this role you must be a UK Passport Holder and have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years.