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Aircraft Maintenance Inspector
Stansted Aerospace
2 weeks left to apply
Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, East Get directions
Salary: £43,000 - £50,000
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Full time

Main responsibilities

As Foreman your key role will be to oversee the workshop staff and co-ordinate all tasks through the production office, ensuring best practise is followed on the workshop floor.

Inspections are to be carried out on receipt of components, stage inspections when required and on completion of all works carried out in accordance with EASA, FAA approved procedures

General description

Your daily duties as foreman/Inspector will include:

  • Assign tasks and labour as required
  • Updating production office
  • Co-ordinating alongside the stores department
  • Supervision of workshop staff
  • Ensuring all documentation is kept up to date and compliant
  • Carry out inspection in accordance with the latest manuals (CMM, SRM, AMM etc)
  • Inspections to be carried out on receipt of components, stage inspection and on completion
  • Compiling information up to quotation level to support the Production Manager
  • Salary negotiable on experience

 

Requirements

MUST BE UK RESIDENT TO APPLY

Foreman Experience Required

Employment history in aviation essential

A good knowledge base of aircraft manuals/documents

Computer literacy and experience in Office based software required

Previous company approvals are preferred

Knowledge of composite repairs desirable


Our Benefits Package:

  • Company pension
  • 20 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) increasing after 1 year employment every year to a maximum of 25
  • Regular staff outings
Nº employees 11-50
Founding year 2004
Products / Services Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
Mission Gathering data..
overview Established Aircraft Maintenance company which specialises in repair and refurbishment of aircraft structural components and flying controls, in all areas from , sheet metal work, composite, paint finish and welding. With 18 years of growth we are still expanding and cover all EASA/FAA and CAA approval on and off base.
2 weeks left to apply

Frequently asked questions

The engineers do the servicing and overhauling of the engines of an aircraft, they check the airframes, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Mechanical engineers are also involved in designing the engines of airplanes, based on the area of expertise they can perform other duties as well like inspecting the air vehicles for any possible technical glitches.

The average annual salary for entry-level mechanical engineering jobs and positions that require experience can’t be the same. Overall, mechanical engineers are paid well and are entitled to benefits depending on the employer. Engineers that specialize in any of the areas of aviation get better and more monetarily rewarding opportunities.

There are mechanical engineer degree apprenticeships that can get you well-acquainted with the maintenance, design, development, and other areas of aerodynamics. Sometimes in these courses and training programmes, the mechanical engineers are engaged with aerospace and other experts to give them a better insight into how the mechanics of aircraft work.

Mechanical engineer jobs in aviation are easier to get if you have a specialisation in any of the areas related to avionics or have experience working on aircraft. You will get a licence and hence can score a job once you qualify for being knowledgeable or experienced for the senior positions, entry-level vacancies are simple to apply to.

Aircraft maintenance engineers are paid quite well and there are bright prospects for them getting entitled to benefits and promotion. If you really have a passion for working on the mechanical and design aspects of an air vehicle, you will find the job satisfying and rewarding. Take a quick overview of the latest job listings on Aviation Job Search!

Description

Mechanical Engineer Job Description

Mechanical engineers based on their knowledge and expertise take part in the maintenance, design, and testing of the aircraft. They run a meticulous check on the engine, hydraulic, airframes, and pneumatic systems to ensure everything is operating smoothly. They have to make certain that all the equipment is functioning efficiently and safely. They can be asked to identify an issue with the mechanics of the engine or some other part and suggest a repair or replacement for the malfunctioning component. Analysing that the maintenance and servicing of an airplane are done adhering to the defined standards is also in the mechanical engineer job description. 

Mechanical Engineer Job Responsibilities

Working in the mechanics, engineers have to service the fuselage, engines, airframe systems, and landing gear. They have to inspect the electrical system as well and look for any faults that need to be fixed. Organising the repairs and making sure that they are done keeping in account the defined procedures and safety regulations is also the job responsibility of mechanical engineers. They can work in the design department if they have specialized in that area. They are required to collaborate with other engineer personnel and work under their supervision for a specific project along with preparing a neatly drafted work report for the repair and maintenance work. 

Skills Required to Build a Mechanical Engineer Career 

The work dynamics of this role require meticulous attention to detail, so you need to be attentive and focused. Effective communication skills are needed for the position as you have to coordinate with other team members and people working in different departments. Problem-solving skills will help you excel at your job. Aircraft maintenance engineers must be flexible with the working hours and environment. If you are good at managing time and tasks it will help you build a bright career as a mechanical engineer in aviation. Explore engineering vacancies by top employers in the UK on Aviation Job Search!