AGE Mechanical Technician

The AGE Mechanical Technician reports to the AGE Mechanical Supervisor and is an experienced mechanical skilled technician, undertaking a range of detailed maintenance activities in the AGE bay demonstrating the ability to derive diagnostic mechanical techniques.

The post holder will be responsible for maintaining AGE equipment through appropriate task delegation and authorisation on the mechanical AGE activities and will be able to demonstrate awareness of broader external dependencies and identifies areas for continuous improvement.

Undertaking detailed maintenance, inspection activities on the AGE components. Assuring work undertaken is completed in accordance with the work package, using the relevant approved technical information. Resolving faults and maintenance issues, including an awareness of configuration management

Undertaking and complete tasked maintenance & diagnostic activities on the AGE components, which may include, as appropriate, component removals, inspections, repairs, modifications, fault rectifications, replacements and / or functional / system test

Demonstrate a flexible and proactive attitude to carrying out responsibilities appropriate to the role and takes direction appropriately

Maintain personal task authorisation for working on components in accordance with QAF requirements

Maintaining a personal Log Book to demonstrate currency and recency, on completion of On the Job training (OJT) activities

Progress reporting against delivery targets to supervisor

Undertaking support tasks within the AGE Bay facility which are required to maintain compliance with the MOE and QAF procedures (e.g. oversight checks, control of tooling / test equipment)

Undertaking fault evaluation and raise ad hoc work cards for found faults during maintenance

Ensuring timely completion of all maintenance activities including technical instructions related to aircraft ground equipment

Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship, ideally in Aeronautical Engineering or Military equivalent apprenticeship / qualifications. The academic qualification for this role is a minimum of City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance or equivalent.

Requires broad and in-depth product knowledge / competency within own technical / subject area. Awareness of how the team integrates with others in order to achieve the overall objectives of the area and demonstrates an understanding of the requirement for continuous improvement and its application

Practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices

A comprehensive knowledge of Expositions and Functionally Mandated Procedures Management training

On the Job Training Instructional Techniques

Ensure personal compliance with the risk assessments, SHE policies and procedures

Human Factors- Standard Course Specification

E&PW Awareness- Standard Course Specification

ITAR Awareness- Standard Course Specification