Aircraft Inspector/Tradesperson

Bluearrow are seeking Tradesperson / Inspector Aircraft

Locality: Blackwood, South Wales

Position Qualifications

• Basic arithmetic and English (reading, writing) skills to enable them to follow instructions and document work performed correctly.
• Mechanical or related academic qualification i.e. BTEC/HNC/NVQ or apprenticeship.
• You will be time served with a minimum of 3 years aircraft MRO industry experience.

Skills and Special Attributes

• Expected with training to show proficient mechanical skills to perform core evaluation skills along with associated process and liaison with /support areas as required.
• Expected to show proficient use of equipment, tools, machinery, and computers as required.
• Able to use and understand aircraft inspection manuals and repair processes.
• Good organizational & time management skills with the ability while working with multiple priorities.

About the Role

You will be part of a team involved in performing repairs, overhauls and technical inspection/evaluation of commercial aircraft Thrust Reversers and Nacelles, working to OEM, UKCAA and EASA approved standards. This is a fast paced, high precision environment where safety and quality are paramount.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities

• Gain approval, Perform Evaluation, Inspections and Certifying Signatory duties as business demand requires.
• Have good mechanical assembly/bonding knowledge, skills and have the ability and willingness to mentor others.
• Have the ability to achieve and use the required internal approval level of Authorized Tradesperson.
• Perform tasks to required standards of the Maintenance Repair Overhaul and/or Production of aircraft components, Quality, Cost, Delivery, TAT and ensuring accuracy of documentation.
• Understand work scope requirements and liaise with support teams to highlight any concerns.
• Be competent in working to deadlines to ensure order completion from evaluation.
• Support and drive projects and Continuous Improvement activities.
• Travel to customer sites to perform inspection and repair services where required.
• Be flexible in supporting shifts and overtime as required to support business needs in response to demand.
• Be a team player with the ability to work independently as well as taking a lead where required on work or project teams.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate at all levels of the business both internally and externally when required by the company.
• Be a role model in relation to safety awareness and adherence to safe working practices.
• Be proficient in IT packages such as Word, Excel, Outlook.

Shift Patterns

Shift patterns will be expected to work, and shift allowance paid. 2 weeks of 6am – 2pm days and 1 week of afternoons. The hours of work will be 10am – 6pm Monday – Friday.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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