Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

(Contract until July 2023)

Maintenance Technician needed for a highly reputable defence and aerospace organisation with this role based in Lakenheath. The role is Avionics based My clients are looking to deliver a modification program across a fleet of USAF weapon systems based in Lakenheath. This exciting role will provide the opportunity to be part of a highly motivated and evolving team of likeminded professionals within the Field Operations Team, delivering scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and modification services to our defence customers at their sites across the world.

The Responsibilities of the Maintenance Technician:

For this role in particular the Maintenance Technician will:

Reporting to the on-site Maintenance and Modification Manager and supervised by the Lead Technician, the role will form part of a small team of Technicians across multiple disciplines executing a modification work statement in accordance with technical work instructions and safety, quality and schedule requirements.

The duties of the Maintenance Technician include:

Specifically, the Maintenance Technician will need:

• Daily production to support delivery of the on-wing modification program. Tasks include component removal, repair and installation in accordance with approved technical data. AV tasks include, terminations, routing, ring outs.
• Ensuring that work is completed to the required standards and schedule.
• Ensuring accurate and timely completion of technical records to reflect work done.
• Exercising personal responsibility and living the values and initiatives on safety, quality, and integrity.
• Ensuring process compliance with regard to Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention and tool control/accountability.
• Mandatory reporting of incidents.
• Working in teams/shifts with USAF teams.
• Conducting other duties and tasks that may be assigned by Lead Technician and/or managers from time to time that may include assisting USAF with aircraft ground movements, safety tasks, induction and post input functions where required.
• Liaising with USAF, Program Management and other functions to resolve logistical, technical and operational challenges.
• Working within the appropriate controls to protect secure data and intellectual property.

This role requires proven technical skills and knowledge of maintenance practices within the defence maintenance environment. The post will involve working alongside USAF Technicians across a range of trades, so well-developed teamwork and interpersonal skills are required.

Experience of the Maintenance Technician:

This role requires proven technical skills and knowledge of maintenance practices within the defence maintenance environment. The post will involve working alongside USAF Technicians across a range of trades, so well-developed teamwork and interpersonal skills are required.

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Technician to progress their career. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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