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DEA Specialised Airborne Operations

Aircraft Mechanic

Retford
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Aircraft Mechanic

Aircraft Mechanic – Contractor Position

Location: DEA (UK)

Shift Pattern: 0730–1900 (4on/4off/6on/4off/4on/6off)


About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Mechanic to join us as a contractor.

  • Directly support the Shift Supervisor, report to the BMM (Base Maintenance Manager).
  • Oversee safety, regulatory compliance, and operational performance of Part-145 aircraft maintenance activities.
  • Promote a "Just Culture" in safety and incident reporting.
  • Ensure high standards of mechanical engineering functions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities

  • Take particular responsibility for maintenance of aircraft, equipment, and mission systems (as allocated by B1 Engineers or Mechanical Manager).
  • Maintain keen attention to procedures for recency of all company and regulatory requirements.
  • Assist B1s (B2 Technicians) during mechanical handover.
  • Conduct ground movement operations of assigned aircraft under direction of the Shift Supervisor.
  • Adhere to Maintenance Manuals, MEL, and MIMO guidelines.
  • Ensure timely and accurate completion of aircraft maintenance documentation.
  • Perform area tidying and cleaning protocols consistently.
  • Continuously review and improve standards, practices, and procedures for operational efficiency.
  • Complete error and safety reports accurately and on time.
  • Support B1s in day-to-day team functions.
  • Maintain optimal aircraft performance with excellent customer and stakeholder relations.
  • Work at component level in DEA C-Rated workshops (certifying authorisation for Wheel Bays, where applicable).

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Advisory & Responsibility Support

  • Provide AOG (Aircraft on Ground) on-call support for DEA, third-party aircraft in the UK and overseas.
  • Regular comings: Attend Weekly Toolbox Talks and Shift Continuous Improvement Meetings.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

  • Methodical and calm under work pressure.
  • Ability to manage conflicting demands, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, with strategic problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication, customer-facing, and team leadership abilities.
  • Committed to health, safety, and environmental protocols.
  • Proactive, can-do approach with change and project management skills.
  • Team-oriented with influencing and self-motivated disposition.
  • Ability to work and thrive within a structured organisational culture.
  • Medically fit for daily engineering duties, including detachment work.
  • UK security clearance capability (ITAR requirements).

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Essential Qualifications & Training

  • HF Initial/Continuation training.
  • SMS (Safety Management System) Training.
  • Part-145 Familiarisation Training.
  • Formal Aircraft Maintenance Qualification (e.g., Licence Level 4-6*).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Aircraft/system familiarisation or Type Rating (where relevant to aircraft families).

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Skills

Aircraft Maintenance
Safety Compliance
Mechanical Engineering
Problem Solving
Teamwork
Communication
Customer Focus
Technical Support
Documentation
Continuous Improvement
Change Management
Adaptability
Motivation
Regulatory Compliance
AOG Support
Mechanical Handover

Location

Retford, England, United Kingdom

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