Aircraft Mechanic

KLM UK Engineering Ltd is a leading UK based aircraft maintenance repair organisation (MRO) offering aircraft maintenance from its head office location at Norwich Airport, with over 40 years of experience on many aircraft types and 6 fully equipped, modern, heavy maintenance bays across 3 hangars.

To support the growth of the Company, we are looking for Structures, B1 and B2Aircraft Mechanics to work in Base Maintenance at Norwich Airport. Experience with Boeing 737NG and Embraer 170/190 is favorable.

This position is permanent, full time, operating on a seasonal working pattern of Monday - Friday, 6 months Summer 07:30-14:36 and 6 months Winter 07:30-16:36.

ROLE PROFILE:

Efficiently and safely perform aircraft maintenance tasks in accordance with approved data whilst ensuring compliance with H&S and airworthiness standards

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· As directed by Supervisor perform aircraft maintenance tasks in line with the aircraft maintenance data

· Follow company Health & Safety policies at all times. Report all accidents and near misses.

· Good housekeeping and clean environment maintained at all times.

· Follow Approved Data at all times

· Ensure all work performed on an aircraft is documented with the appropriate level of detail

· Ensure handovers are effective

· Ensure all Personal tools are maintained and controlled according to company policy

· Report airworthiness safety concerns through the internal Safety Reporting system

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

· Civil Aviation Apprenticeship, Armed Forces Aircraft training or Basic Engineering Apprenticeship

· Human Factors, Fuel tank safety training and EWIS training

· Basic knowledge of EASA/CAA, HSE legislation

· Basic IT knowledge/experience

SKILLS, BEHAVIOURS & COMPETENCIES:

· Open to development feedback with appetite to continuously develop and improve own performance

· Effective communicator

· Confident to challenge behaviour according company values

· Ability to work under own initiative making recommendations to solve problems when appropriate

· Be aware of costs and how to maximise efficiency

· Efficient time management

· Be open, honest and trustworthy with a ‘can do’ attitude

· In line the Company’s values & behaviours, demonstrate the skills required to meet, promote and encourage those values associated with your position

· Contribute to creating a team environment that maximises individual and team performance

· Be flexible to support Business needs including supporting aircraft at Outstations

SALARY AND ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

· Salary £31,187

· Stakeholder pension scheme matched up to 5% by Company

· Life assurance at 1X annual salary for all staff, increasing to 3X annual salary if contributing to the Company Stakeholder Pension.

· Annual leave increasing with continuous service

· Onsite parking

· Subsidised canteen

· Cycle to work scheme

· Social Club

· Buy additional summer leave

· Employee Assistance Programme – Provides confidential counselling, online support, legal and financial advice.

· Online discounts available.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply for this vacancy following instructions on our Company website https://www.klmukengineering.com/en/careers

Applications will only be considered if received through the Company application form. Applications via indeed will not be reviewed.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £31,187.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: 4503