When it comes to innovation and achievement there are few organisations with a better track record. Join us and you’ll be able to play a big part in the success of our highly successful, fast-paced business that opens up Europe so people can exercise their get-up-and-go. With over 300 aircraft flying over 1000 routes to more than 30 countries, we’re the UK’s largest airline, the second largest in Europe and the tenth largest in the world. Flying over 90 million passengers a year, we employ over 13,000 people. Its big-scale stuff and we’re still growing.

As a member of the airlines engineering and Maintenance Team you will be part of the team delivering Europe’s highest technical despatch reliability as recognised by Airbus. With the current program introducing the cutting edge NEO aircraft into the fleet and the A321 aircraft introduced in 2018 there couldn’t be a better time to join the team.

Job purpose :

To perform defect rectification and routine servicing as directed by the Certifying Licensed Aircraft Engineer / Shift Supervisor.

Job accountabilities :

• To perform aircraft maintenance tasks as directed by a certifying licensed engineer / shift supervisor ;
• To ensure all work requiring a Certificate of Release to Service (CRS) is completed as required by the MOE, EASA Requirements and NAA regulations ;
• To conduct a thorough verbal handover of any partially completed tasks, either being taken on or passed on.  Ensuring that all documentation is completed as far as possible.  Partially completed tasks should only be accomplished in logical stages ;
• To report to the Shift Supervisor, Station Manager or NAA any defects or conditions considered to represent a safety risk ;
• To adhere to all pertinent safety precautions and procedures as published in manufacturers, Company and other relevant publications ;
• To comply with known and notified health and safety requirements ;
• To ensure that all facilities, tools and equipment are satisfactory for the tasks to be completed and that any defects are notified to the Certifying Technician, Shift Supervisor or Station Manager ;
• To comply with Station Standing Instructions.

Requirements of the Role

• To demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge of applicable airworthiness legislation ;
• Ideally hold a time served apprenticeship and operational experience in a line maintenance environment ;
• High degree of customer focus – both internal and external ;
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation ;
• Demonstrate technical knowledge of aircraft and hand skills required to carry out tasks ;
• Demonstrate skills required to perform aircraft skin repairs ;
• Ability to use aircraft maintenance documentation and computer based reporting and recording systems.

Benefits :

• Competitive base salary ;
• Up to 20% bonus ;
• 25 days holiday (pro rata’d) ;
• BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes ;
• 5% pension ;
• Life Assurance ;
• Flexible benefits package ;
• Excellent staff travel benefits .

Location and hours of work :

This is a part-time role will be based in Luton working two 10.75 hour night shifts and 6 days off.

Applicants must have the right to work in the country where the role is based and will provide upon request, proof of Right to Work in the relevant country.