AirTanker
Technician - Base Maintenance
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This is a shift based role attracting a shift allowance of £5,628
Please note we reserve the right to close the application due to applicant demand
We are looking for a skilled Technician to join our Base Maintenance team. In this role, you will carry out a range of scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance tasks, ensuring all work meets regulatory and company airworthiness standards. Working closely with Certifying Engineers and the Shift Manager, you will play a vital part in supporting safe, efficient operations and ensuring our customer commitments are met.
Why AirTanker?
AirTanker is a vital part of the UK’s defence capability, delivering air-to-air refuelling and air transport services to the RAF and MOD. We operate at the intersection of military precision and commercial innovation. As a Technician, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our aircraft remain safe, airworthy, and operationally ready. By carrying out daily maintenance tasks, supporting fault investigations, and assisting Certifying Engineers across our base maintenance environment, you will directly contribute to the reliability, performance, and mission-critical capability of our fleet.
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What's in it for you?
- Technical Skill Development: Gain hands-on experience performing a range of aircraft maintenance tasks, including component changes, structural repairs, and wiring work under the guidance of senior technicians and Certifying Staff.
- Regulatory Expertise: Develop knowledge of CAA Part 145 regulations, quality procedures, safety practices, and compliance standards essential within the aviation industry.
- Operational Experience: Work in a live, high-paced Base Maintenance environment that exposes you to real operational pressures, aircraft turnarounds, and AOG recovery support.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Including private medical insurance, bonus scheme, EV scheme, contributory pension, and more.
- Adventure & Belonging: Battlefield tours, adventure training, and family fun days
What you'll be doing
- Carry out scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance tasks, including component changes, structural repairs and wiring repairs, under direction and guidance.
- Ensure all tasks are completed safely and in accordance with approved maintenance documentation and regulatory standards.
- Maintain responsibility for tools, materials and equipment used during tasks, ensuring they are used appropriately and stored correctly.
- Keep the working area clean, safe and compliant at all times.
- Develop understanding and awareness of GCIS IT maintenance systems.
- Uphold and promote company values, behaviours and policies within daily work.
- Engage positively within a Just Culture environment and support team wellbeing.
- Undertake any additional duties as required by the Shift Manager.
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What you'll bring
- Completed Aircraft Maintenance Apprenticeship or Mechanical/Electrical Training Qualification.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in Aircraft Base Maintenance.
- Strong understanding of working within a team-based, zonal maintenance structure.
- Able to support Certifying Staff to ensure delivery within required timeframes.
- Experience responding to AOG events and working in deployed or short-notice environments.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to drive positive outcomes.
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