Cabin Mechanic

**Job Purpose**

Working with and under the guidance of the Certifying Engineer and Lead Mechanic on the zone/aircraft as allocated. Supporting them with all aspects of Aircraft Maintenance performed by the Company.

**Job Accountabilities**
- Be proficient in maintaining aircraft to the appropriate standard
- Being able to perform all maintenance tasks including but not limited to;
- Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
- Assemble and install electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components and accessories, using hand tools and power tools
- Replace and replenish aircraft fluids, including fuel, oils and lubricants
- Prepare and paint aircraft surfaces
- Remove or install aircraft components
- Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance
- Maintain, repair, and rebuild aircraft structures, functional components, and parts such as wings and fuselage, rigging, hydraulic units, oxygen systems, fuel systems, electrical systems, gaskets, and seals
- Communicate with other workers to coordinate fitting and alignment of heavy parts, or to facilitate processing of repair parts
- Inventory and requisition or order supplies, parts, materials, and equipment
- Any other duties as reasonable requested by lead mechanics / licence aircraft engineer
- Ensure all paperwork is completed to the required standards and in line with the company MOE
- Ensure correct use and accuracy of the MRO system is maintained with regards to all maintenance activities.
- Maintain awareness and knowledge of regulatory requirements and any associated changes in relation to EASA Part 145, Part M and Part 66
- Ensure activities meet with and integrate with company requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies and general duty of care
- Maintain the highest airworthiness, quality, safety and performance standards and ensure all company and legal requirements appertaining to aircraft maintenance and inspection are complied with
- Maintain an up-to-date aircraft maintenance logbook to demonstrate level of experience and **competence gained through the completion of a variety of tasks**:

- Hold and maintain a valid Company Aircraft Mechanic authorisation
- Housekeeping, ensuring work areas are kept clean and tidy as reasonably practicable
- Ad hoc project work as required within the scope of the role

**Operating Environment**

The role is based in a hangar environment. On a 5 on 4 off shift pattern, from 07:00 - 19:00 12-hour shifts.

**Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge**

Qualification & Education:

- A recognized apprenticeship within the aircraft industry or similar

**Experience**:

- Understanding of regulatory requirements in relation to Part 145
- Proven work history in a base maintenance/ aviation environment
- Understanding of Health & Safety, Human Factors and Compliance requirements

Training & Knowledge:

- Demonstrate technical experience as well as leadership behaviours, be able to work on your own initiative and make timely decisions
- Have the ability to interpret technical publications and make fact-based decisions
- Flexible approach and deliver to tight deadlines
- Have a working knowledge of Aircraft Maintenance Production Planning
- High standard of English language (written and oral)
- High standard of computer literacy, especially Microsoft Office Suite
- Forklift licence would be desirable

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Prestwick: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Right to work within UK

Licence/Certification:

- City & Guilds Automotive (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person