Mechanical technician

Mechanical Technician - Competitive Umbrella Rate - 16-month contract - Inside IR35 – Aberporth/Wales - SC Clearance needed

The Mechanical Technician will prepare UAV systems for flight, maintenance, troubleshoot and rectify UAV, GCS and Ground Element mechanical systems including engine, airframe and controls and to operate as a flight line technician in the flight team.

Duties and Tasks

• Perform mission launch and recovery including:

• Assembly/disassembly launch and recovery of UAV at airfield

• UAV Handling, cleaning, visual inspection, fuel and oil replenishment

• Preparation of runway strip for UAV take off and recovery

• UAV towing and airstrip activities

• Perform Engine start and engine checks

• Perform pre-flight check via Flight Line Support Command Unit (FLSCU)

• Perform UAV post flight handling activities

• UAV Maintenance including:

• Troubleshooting via FLSCU

 • Perform mechanical tests using Test Equipment

• Perform servicing of generators, batteries and air conditioning of the ground system

• Perform Engine servicing, run-up and adjustments

• Perform minor structural repairs

• Routine maintenance of Ground Support Equipment (GSE)

• Replacement of faulty Line Replaceable Units (LRU)

• Engine Maintenance including:

• Routine servicing

• Removal and replacement of engine

• Fuel and oil system

• Aircraft F700 and documentation management

• Undertake maintenance procedures, as defined within the technical publications

• Monitor and update the GOLD Esp LIS as required for the equipment being maintained

Skills:

• Ability to work within defined compliance and processing structures

• Clear and concise communication skills

• Effective stakeholder management skills

• Good team workings skills and ability to motivate effectively

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office packages

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to high levels of accuracy

• Strong organisational skills

Knowledge:

• A profound understanding of F700 Series and the use of Aircraft Data Sets

• An understanding of GOLDesp and RESOLVE management tools would be desirable

• An understanding of airfield, flight line and runway operations

• Attainment of ‘signatory authorisations’ within the MAA authorisation structure

 • Demonstratable experience in a similar role within a military or civilian aviation discipline, preferable aerospace

 • Knowledge of mechanical first- and second-line maintenance

Conduct and Behaviours:

• Ability to work independently as well as being a team player

• Ability to manually handle loads within Health & Safety limits

• A positive ‘can do’ attitude with the ability to deliver exceptional customer service

 • Creative and resourceful under pressure

• Forward thinking

• Flexibility on occasion will be required to support the customer needs

 • Prioritise and delegate workload with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines

• Resilient and self-motivated

• Willingness and ability to travel to overseas and in the UK occasionally

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
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