Associate Mechanical Operator – Aerospace
Location: RAF Marham
Morson Edge are recruiting for Associate Mechanical Operators to support aircraft maintenance activities.
This is a great opportunity to join a close-knit, multi-skilled team working within a regulated Aerospace environment, carrying out metalworking and corrosion remediation on aircraft.
The Role
You will undertake metalworking and structural repair activities on aircraft and components, working to approved technical documentation and maintenance instructions within a safety-critical environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out metalworking and corrosion remediation activities on aircraft
- Prepare metal and composite structures for repair
- Perform drilling and reaming of aircraft panels and structures
- Apply adhesive bonding techniques
- Remove and install a range of aircraft fasteners
- Ensure all maintenance is conducted in line with approved technical data and risk assessments
- Maintain accurate documentation and airworthiness records
- Identify and escalate any issues as required
- Comply with MOE procedures and company standards
- Apply Human Factors and Error Management principles to all activities
- Ensure compliance with Continuing Airworthiness Assurance requirements
What We’re Looking For
Skills & Experience:
- Experience using manual and pneumatic tooling
- Experience preparing metal and/or composite surfaces for repair
- Experience drilling, reaming and working on aircraft or similar structures
- Experience installing and removing aircraft fasteners
- Experience with adhesive bonding techniques
- General understanding of aircraft maintenance environments
Qualifications
- Engineering Apprenticeship (Aeronautical or equivalent) or
- Minimum NVQ Level 2 in a relevant discipline
- Equivalent military or industry experience considered
This is an excellent opportunity to develop hands-on mechanical skills within a structured Aerospace maintenance programme.
