Job Description

Sheet Metal Worker (contractor)

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Freelance

Location: Gamston Airport, Retford

Key Responsibilities

• Manage General Workshop Operations
• Support Hangar management by performing aircraft structural repair tasks in line with the aircraft repair data provided.
• Installing, repairing, inspecting and replacing sheet metal components.
• Accountable for the safe, on-time delivery of structural repairs.
• Ensure that all repairs meet aviation safety guidelines and safely operate various sheet metal tools.
• Ensure relevant repair documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Undertake general mechanical duties/tasks in the absence of sheet metal/structures work.
• Promote a ‘Just’ culture, adhere to company health & safety policies, and report all incidences and occurrences through the safety management system.
• Complete detailed documentation of work carried out on aircraft.
• Ensure that all the calibrated equipment and tooling is safely stored, calibrated, labelled and recorded.
• General housekeeping of shop floors to maintain company standards.
• Any other reasonable request from management in line with the Sheet Metal worker/Structure’s role.
• May be asked to deploy short term to other locations in UK and Europe.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Have completed an Aeronautical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the field of aviation maintenance, including at least 12 months’ practical experience in the specific area.
• Thorough understanding of Part 145 (and company MOE).
• Computer literate including use of Microsoft Office.
• Full UK driving license.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to understand work orders, work cards and refer to and use applicable maintenance data.
• Able to correctly remove uninstalled and rejected parts.
• Understanding of personnel authorisations and limitations.
• Knowledge of safety management systems and ‘Just’ culture..
  
  

• Composite Repair Experience
• 5+ years' experience on aircraft within a civilian base or line maintenance environment.
• KingAir 90/200/300 and Diamond DA42/62 Experience.
• Human Factors Training
• SMS Training
• Experience with ISR Mission Systems and Sensors