Aircraft Mechanic

Aircraft Mechanic

Location: Prestwick, Scotland

Employment Type: Permanent

Shift Pattern: 5-5-4 | 07:00–19:00

About the Role

Chevron Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Aircraft Mechanic to join Storm Aviation's busy aircraft maintenance operation at Prestwick Airport.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled aircraft mechanic with a background in base maintenance to work on commercial aircraft, carrying out scheduled maintenance, inspections, repairs and modifications.

Working as part of an established hangar maintenance team, you'll play an important role in ensuring aircraft maintenance is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance tasks in accordance with approved maintenance documentation.
• Perform aircraft inspections, repairs, modifications and component replacement activities.
• Support aircraft maintenance checks within a busy hangar environment.
• Read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals, technical publications and approved maintenance instructions.
• Ensure maintenance documentation and task cards are completed accurately.
• Follow company tooling procedures, safety requirements and maintenance organisation procedures.
• Identify and report aircraft defects, technical discrepancies and safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Work closely with Licensed Aircraft Engineers, supervisors and other maintenance personnel to meet aircraft maintenance deadlines.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced Aircraft Mechanic who is confident working in a commercial aircraft maintenance environment.

Essential Requirements:

• Recognised aircraft maintenance apprenticeship or equivalent relevant technical qualification.
• Previous aircraft base maintenance experience.
• Hands-on experience carrying out aircraft maintenance, inspections and repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and technical documentation.
• Good understanding of aircraft maintenance procedures, tooling requirements and aviation safety standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work to operational deadlines.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Experience:

• Previous experience maintaining Airbus or Boeing commercial aircraft.
• Experience supporting heavy maintenance checks.
• Experience working within a UK CAA Part-145 approved maintenance organisation.

Employee Benefits

As a permanent employee of Storm Aviation, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 7% employer pension contribution
• Private healthcare and dental cover
• Life assurance – 3× annual salary
• Free eye tests and vouchers towards glasses
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Option to buy and sell annual leave

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Aircraft Mechanic with a background in base maintenance, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Chevron Recruitment to find out more about joining Storm Aviation's aircraft maintenance team at Prestwick Airport.