Part-145 Support & Engine Storage Technician

Volantes Recruitment have an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated professional to join a a fast-paced, growing MRO business. Based on-site at St Athan, the Part-145 Support & Engine Storage Technician will be responsible for all aspects of engine wrapping and storage administration, whilst supporting Part-145 maintenance activities across the business. 

Main Responsibilities

Carry out all periodic humidity inspections all stored engines 

Maintain an accurate overview off all engine status and next due humidity checks

Liaise with customer regarding high humidity events and rectification 

Ensure all engines are covered under a storage or 145 contract prior to engine bay input

Maintain a register of engine ownership

Coordinate with Sales to ensure all engines remain under storage or 145 contract as ownership transitions 

Wrap all engines as per OEM requirements and/or as per customer request or contractual requirement 

Ensure stock and serviceable tooling is maintained for all engine storage and wrapping tasks 

Ensuring good housekeeping standards are maintained in the engine bay

Ensure all engine storage or wrapping events are clearly identified, in a timely manner,  to Sales

Manage a register for all engine cradles in 145 care 

Carry out loading and unloading of all engines and cradles incoming or exiting the organisation

Carry out all periodic humidity inspections  all stored engines 

Maintain an accurate overview off all engine status and next due humidity checks

Liaise with customer regarding high humidity events and  rectification 

Ensure all engines are covered under a storage or 145 contract prior to engine bay input

Maintain a register of engine ownership

Coordinate with Sales to ensure all engines remain under storage or 145 contract as ownership transitions 

Wrap all engines as per OEM requirements and/or as per customer request or contractual requirement 

Ensure stock and serviceable tooling is maintained for all engine storage and wrapping tasks 

Ensuring good housekeeping standards are maintained in the engine bay

Ensure all engine storage or wrapping events are clearly identified, in a timely manner,  to Sales

Manage a register for all engine cradles in 145 care 

Carry out loading and unloading of all engines and cradles incoming or exiting ecube 

 Support the businesses line maintenance GSE movements as required 

Gain and maintain Tug driver authorisation to support 145 and Disassembly movements as required 

Maintain Rubb hangar carpark and grassland to an acceptable standard

Carry out waste collection from all 145 areas and dispose of to the Company delegate collection area. 

Ensure all used oil cans are crushed daily and disposed of in the company delegated collection area 

Carry out all local collections and drop offs as required (Upon procurement of ecube road registered vehicle)

Maintain the exterior 145 apron and working areas FOD free. 

Carry out facility and equipment maintenance and support activities for 145 as required 

Key Attributes

Ability to work well under pressure and deliver results.

Positive approach towards identifying problems and solutions

Well organised person, capable of maintaining high levels of accuracy

Good communication and team working skills

Strong Manual Dexterity 

Proficient driving ability 

Adaptability to operational needs 

Highly self-motivated

Skills and experience

Engine wrapping experience advantageous

Aircraft Maintenance background advantageous 

Proficiency in IT (outlook and excel) 

Fluent in English 

Valid UK/EU driving license

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