Aircraft Structures Technician

Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating worldwide for more than 35 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies who demand the highest standards. On behalf of our global client, we are currently recruiting an Aircraft Structures Technician to assist the Workshop Team Leader with mechanical and structural component maintenance/repair activities and mechanical and structural component manufacturing tasks.

Job Title: Aircraft Structures Technician

Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Work Type: Permanent Fulltime. Mon - Fri Onsite.

Salary: Competitive plus a great benefits package

Assistance: Relocation Allowance

Key Responsibilities

Assemble aircraft components from a kit in line with drawings and specifications using varying methods of assembly, including solid and blind riveting, bolting.
Manufacture a range metal detail components requiring some bending and detail fitting techniques, completing documentation as required and reporting any problems promptly.
Understand and interpret technical drawings.
Maintain/repair customer mechanical and structural components in accordance with the manufacturer's maintenance procedures.
Liaise with those departments necessary to complete the tasks allocated to him/her
Carry out their tasks to the best of their ability and certify any work within the terms of their Company authorisation.
Ensure compliance with published Company Procedures.
See that all test equipment used in their work is currently calibrated and recorded.
Assuming direct control of documentation under their control in order that they may assure themselves that all required entries are correctly recorded.
Highlight any tooling requirements to the Team Leader and if required assist with preparation of business case to facilitate procurement.
Ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of the facility. Ensure equipment, tooling and employee facilities are maintained within the working areas

Experience / skills / qualifications

Previous experience within aircraft maintenance Base/Workshops is desirable. A background in fabrication within other non-aviation but regulated industries will be considered.

Excellent communication skills.
Experienced in sheet metal working
Good technical English (written and spoken) & basic mathematics
Self-starter who looks for lateral solutions rather than problems.
Proven history working to tight deadlines and budgetary requirements.
Customer focussed with exceptional personal and communication skills
Self-Motivated, confident, and assertive
A demonstrated capability to work within, and adhere to, a defined set of organisational values
A willingness to work shift patterns to suit the business needs
Security cleared to meet current UK and ITAR requirements in support of the business
Willingness to progress to Approved Workshop Engineer