About the role

This is a key mechanical role to the business repairing and overhauling aircraft wheels and brakes to be released into service all parts will be identified and controlled by querying the work orders and various computer systems at your disposal to determine work scope.

Job Requirements

• Read and understand work instructions, maintenance manuals and customer specification requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of process operating procedures paperwork and parts control.
• Understand and carry out inspection of component and structural aircraft wheel & brake parts.
• Preassembly inspection and assembly of aircraft wheel hub.
• Mounting of aircraft tyres.
• Disassembly and cleaning of aircraft brake components.
• Operation of steel shot blast machine.
• Operations of media blast machine.
• Pressure testing aircraft brake assemblies.
• Know and understand risk assessments associated with task, including any Task Risk Assessment or CoSHH Assessment referenced in the work instruction.
• Works accurately and efficiently on individual assignments or as an active team member.

Skills & Qualifications

• English and Math GCSE or equivalent.
• 3 or more years related field in a high production, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and technical publications to perform duties in compliance with customer requirements.
• General knowledge of precision measuring tools with skills and prior work experience in hydraulics or pneumatics, knowledgeable in an electronic environment