Aircraft Electrical Fitter

£20.23 per hour PAYE / £27.07 per hour Umbrella

AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support. Its in-house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight-testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications.

AHUK is the MoD’s chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its Defence Helicopter Flying School (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).

The Aircraft Mechanical Fitter is responsible for assisting in the movement, Line and Base Maintenance of the UK MFTS (RW) H135/H145 fleet.

The main responsibilities of the post holder will be:

• Provide engineering operational support to Flight Operations.
• Accomplishment of Maintenance inspections and repairs as directed by nominated Shift Supervisor or Certifying Engineer.
• Work to high standards to ensure continued safe operation of the aircraft.
• Completion of maintenance, including avionic and electrical systems in accordance with written instructions laid down by OEM.
• Conduct off-aircraft technical work in workshops as required.
• Also required to assist in day to day running of the aircraft Hangar, including aircraft movement and general housekeeping responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL
• Must have thorough knowledge of electrical and avionic systems.
• Knowledge of specialised test equipment relating to electrical and avionic systems.
• Must have up to date knowledge of :
- Flight/Airport Operations
- Aircraft Line Maintenance
- Aircraft Base Maintenance.
DESIRABLE
• Knowledge of UK Military Aviation and UK MFTS.
• Knowledge of EASA Part 145 and Part M regulations.

We require the post holder to have the following Education, Qualifications or special training:

ESSENTIAL
• Apprenticeship in Aircraft Maintenance or related discipline.

DESIRABLE
• Experience on H135.

The post holder should have the following experience:

ESSENTIAL
• Experience of Base Maintenance.
• Experience of Flight Operations and Line Maintenance.
DESIRABLE
• Experience of Airbus Helicopters products.
• Experience of Military Aviation.

Key performance indicators:
• Maintain aircraft availability levels of >98% at Shawbury (including deployments).