AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
Air Salvage International (ASI) is based at Cotswold Airport, Gloucestershire and is a world leader in the disassembly of commercial aircraft at the end of their economic life. The company is in its 29th year of operation, with the aim to reduce its carbon footprint always at its core.
Role Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable mechanic to work as part of a team in a challenging and interesting aerospace role. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a specialist aerospace environment and would be well suited to motor mechanics, industrial service engineers, or fitters who are keen to develop new skills in a more challenging environment.
Key Responsibilities
- The work involves dismantling aircraft with extreme care and to the highest of standards, in line with ASI’s quality/environmental procedures and adhering to company policies to maintain safe working conditions.
- Engineering teams normally operate in small groups of between two and four people.
- These high value removed components are accurately processed by a separate team and sent away for recertification as spares for the airline industry.
Training & Development
Successful applicants will be required to do in-house and external training such as Human Factors, Working at Height, EWISS and Fuel Tank Safety – developing a training passport as the role progresses.
Candidate Attributes
- Being able to see the big picture while focussing on individual tasks is essential for this role.
- Good communication skills and a sense of humour are important.
- Owning a tool kit is a major advantage – though the company can assist in developing these. A uniform and all specialist tooling are provided.
How to Apply
Expressions of interest should be emailed to Lisa Thomas (lthomas@airsalvage.co.uk).