Technician (Chinook)

Technician - Chinook

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you’ll be set up for success.

Take charge of our day-to-day operations, so we remain the trusted source for aviation repair and maintenance. Work with your team to implement the right processes and practices across our organization to help ensure flight and product efficiency.

Purpose of the role:
The technician is responsible through their Front-Line Manager, to the Production Manager for the maintenance aircraft within the Business Unit.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Will effectively carry out a variety of maintenance activities, within trade boundaries and authorisations, iaw current procedures as laid down in relevant approved source information.
• Contribute to team delivery of agreed targets and goals
• Comply with current Tool Control procedure
• Attend and contribute to team meetings
• Carry out Improving Quality and Continuous Quality Improvement reviews
• Support a climate of continuous improvement to assist productivity, quality and lean methodology
• To achieve a maximum flexibility, team members will undertake training and train other team members.
• Undertake work to highest level of competence
• Agree to do other duties within the team to support team output
• Work within and promote the Behavioural Competencies
• Ensure all procedures relating to foreign object debris control are adhered to.
• Mentor/Train apprentices as and when required.

Competencies:

Functional

Essential:

• Full compliance and understanding of Quality Management System
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities

Professional Qualifications/Education and Training:

Essential - These are vital to be able to perform the role and will be used as selection criteria during recruitment process:

• Recognised indentured apprenticeship or military equivalent
• Human Factors
• Experience of working with Drawings and approved source information.
• To have an understanding of Military MRP 145 and associated Regulatory requirements.

Desirable:

• Suitable engineering qualification in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering.
• Previous experience of independent inspections.
• Cat B or Certifier authorisations
• Previous Chinook experience.
• Previous experience within a Base maintenance environment would be an advantage

Benefits that make life better:

• 206 hours annual leave per year for employees working 37 hours per week, plus 8 public holidays
• 4 employer match pension scheme
• YuLife wellbeing services, including 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Program, personalised online fitness programs, and many more!
• Bonus opportunities
• Generous paid sick leave
• Life assurance cover
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
• Onsite gym at both the Fleetlands and Almondbank sites
• Eye test vouchers

When you work at StandardAero, you’re not just an employee, you’re part of a vibrant company of like-minded people, all working collaboratively towards the same goals.  We succeed as a team because we value the unique contributions and perspectives of all of our people, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.  It’s a culture that promotes mutual respect and effective communications to create an environment of stability, shaping the organization and forging a successful future.  Our goal is to be the best place to work, giving each and every employee the opportunity to reach their maximum potential through continuous learning and advancement opportunities, allowing all team members to exceed their potential and empower everyone’s success.  

StandardAero is one of the world’s largest independent providers of services, including engine and airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul, engine component repair, engineering services, interior completions and paint applications. The company is a global enterprise that employs nearly 7,000 employees worldwide with annual revenues exceeding $4 billion. StandardAero serves a diverse array of customers in business and general aviation, airline, military, helicopter, components and energy markets. The company celebrated its 100th year of industry leadership in 2011.

StandardAero is owned by Carlyle, a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across four business segments: Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Credit and Investment Solutions.

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard
StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.