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  • Title:

    Aircraft Mechanical Fitter

  • Location:

    Shrewsbury

  • Salary:

    Up to £28.16 per hour

  • Contact:

    Billy Abbott

  • Contact email:

    babbott@belcan.com

  • Job ref:

    JO0000027364_1762277397

  • Published:

    3 days ago

  • Duration:

    6 Months

  • Expiry date:

    2025-12-04

  • Startdate:

    04/11/2025

Aircraft Mechanical Fitter - Rotary Wing

Location: Shawbury

Programme: UK Military Flying Training System (UK MFTS) - H135/H145 Fleet

Reports to: UK MFTS (RW) Supervisors

Mon - Fri / 08:00 - 17:00 / 40 hrs per week.

Key Areas

  • Completed a formal aviation apprenticeship or related discipline.
  • Ideally Experience on Airbus Helicopters. But needs helicopters in general.
  • Ideal maintenance background
  • Driving license

Role Overview

The Aircraft Mechanical Fitter plays a vital role in supporting the UK Military Flying Training System's rotary wing operations. Based at RAF Shawbury, this hands-on position involves maintaining and servicing the H135/H145 helicopter fleet to ensure optimal performance and safety. Though non-certifying, the role is essential to the daily functioning of flight operations and maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with aircraft movement, line maintenance, and base maintenance of the H135/H145 fleet
  • Perform inspections and repairs under the direction of Shift Supervisors or Certifying Engineers
  • Maintain high standards of workmanship to ensure safe aircraft operation
  • Complete maintenance tasks on airframe structures, power plants, mechanical and electrical systems in line with OEM instructions
  • Carry out off-aircraft component and composite work in workshops as needed
  • Support hangar operations, including aircraft movement and general housekeeping

Required Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Strong understanding of engine and airframe systems
  • Familiarity with specialised test equipment for engine and airframe diagnostics
  • Up-to-date knowledge of:
    • Flight and airport operations
    • Aircraft line maintenance
    • Aircraft base maintenance

Desirable

  • Awareness of UK Military Aviation and UK MFTS procedures
  • Understanding of CAA Part 145 and Part M regulations

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

  • Completed apprenticeship in Aircraft Maintenance or a related discipline
  • Experience in base maintenance, flight operations, and line maintenance

Desirable

  • Experience working with H135/H145 helicopters
  • Exposure to Airbus Helicopters products
  • Background in military aviation

Performance Expectations

  • Maintain aircraft availability levels above 98% at Shawbury, including during deployments

Benefits Package

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary along with access to a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

  • Private medical insurance
  • Pension scheme with employer contributions
  • Share incentive and discretionary bonus schemes
  • Employee purchase programmes for bikes, technology, and vehicles
  • Dental and health cash plans
  • Travel insurance and health assessments
  • Financial and legal advisory services

Additional Requirements

  • Must be eligible for DBS Security Clearance and SC Clearance
  • Applicants must meet all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan