DEA Specialised Airborne Operations
Sheet Metal Worker (Contractor)
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What we Need:
We are seeking a Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker on a full-time basis. As a Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker, you will support aircraft maintenance by carrying out structural repairs and sheet metal work in line with approved data. The role will ensure the general workshop is operated in a safe, efficient and compliant manner, in addition you will support general mechanic duties as needed, all within a safety-focused environment.
What we expect from you:
- Manage General Workshop Operations
- Support Hangar management by performing aircraft structural repair tasks in line with the aircraft repair data provided.
- Sheet Metal Work
- Installing, repairing, inspecting and replacing sheet metal components.
- Accountable for the safe, on-time delivery of structural repairs.
- Ensure that all repairs meet aviation safety guidelines and safely operate various sheet metal tools.
- Documentation
- Ensure relevant repair documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Complete detailed documentation of work carried out on aircraft.
- General Mechanical Duties
- Undertake general mechanical duties/tasks in the absence of sheet metal/structures work.
- Safety and Compliance
- Promote a ‘Just’ culture, adhere to company health & safety policies, and report all incidences and occurrences through the safety management system.
- Ensure that all the calibrated equipment and tooling is safely stored, calibrated, labelled and recorded.
- Housekeeping
- General housekeeping of shop floors to maintain company standards.
- Other Duties
- Any other reasonable request from management in line with the Sheet Metal worker/Structure’s role.
- May be asked to deploy short term to other locations in UK and Europe.
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What you must have:
- Have completed an Aeronautical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent.
- Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the field of aviation maintenance, including at least 12 months’ practical experience in the specific area.
- Thorough understanding of Part 145 (and company MOE).
- Computer literate including use of Microsoft Office.
- Full UK driving license.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to understand work orders, work cards and refer to and use applicable maintenance data.
- Able to correctly remove uninstalled and rejected parts.
- Understanding of personnel authorisations and limitations.
- Knowledge of safety management systems and ‘Just’ culture.
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What we'd like you to have:
- Composite Repair Experience
- 5+ years' experience on aircraft within a civilian base or line maintenance environment.
- KingAir 90/200/300 and Diamond DA42/62 Experience.
- Human Factors Training
- SMS Training
- Experience with ISR Mission Systems and Sensors
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