Aircraft Mechanic - Rotary

Volantes Technical Recruitment, on behalf of our Wycombe based Rotary client, has the permanent role of Aircraft Mechanic.

They are looking to recruit enthusiastic new members to its helicopter engineering team, who would like to take their first steps towards becoming a licensed helicopter engineer.

The successful candidate will have the chance to work in a helicopter engineering environment learning what it takes to maintain the largest light aviation fleet in the UK, whilst training towards becoming a qualified licensed helicopter engineer.

If you are looking for a career in helicopter engineering, this role will give you an ideal opportunity.

Their experienced managers will provide you with on-the-job training whilst guiding you through the periodic examinations process on your way to becoming qualified.

This program rewards your sustained progress towards your license with incremental remuneration increases, as you are able to complete more tasks for the company.

Shift

The role is 5 days a week based predominantly on Monday to Friday work from 08:30 to 17:00. However, applicants must expect to occasionally be asked to cover at the weekends or work overtime during busy periods.

Responsibilities

1. Aircraft maintenance inspections
2. Aircraft component replacement
3. Component requests from our in-house stores department
4. Assistance in the daily upkeep of the workshop and hangar
5. Assistance in the daily upkeep of customers' aircraft
6. Aircraft refuelling
7. Fuel sampling and verification
8. Aircraft ground movement
9. Home study towards Part 66 examinations
10. Safety training & reporting

You must already have the right to live and work in the U.K to be considered.