Technician

Technician About AirTanker;
AirTanker is one of the world's most exciting aviation innovations and we offer a diverse range of roles in our unique environment, based in the heart of the picturesque Cotswolds.
AirTanker was established in 2008 to deliver Voyager, the RAF's new air-to-air refuelling and air transport aircraft. Working alongside full time RAF personnel and Reservists, we blend the best of civil and military aviation expertise to carry out our mission.
As we continue to evolve, develop and grow, we recognise the valuable contribution provided by our people. We welcome candidates who can demonstrate the high level of passion, flexibility and motivation that we do. We are a unique and complex airline, with a diverse workforce, and are looking for people who will thrive in our environment.
We are proud to invest in our people, employee wellbeing and our vision to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

Joining AirTanker could be the best decision you make!

For more information on AirTanker, please visit our website:

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Technician

Purpose of the Role
The performance of Aircraft Maintenance tasks, in accordance with company quality and regulatory airworthiness standards and working in conjunction with the Shift Manager to ensure that the operational service meets all of the customer's contractual requirements.
Job Responsibilities
• Undertake scheduled and un-scheduled Aircraft Maintenance in accordance with the required regulatory and company requirements, including component replacements and structural repairs.
• Perform aircraft servicing, aircraft re-fuelling, transit checks, daily and weekly check tasks as directed by the Shift Manager under the supervision of a Certifying/Cat A Licenced Engineer.
• Ensure that duties are carried out in a safe and proper manner and in accordance with the relevant approved documentation.
• Ensure that all aircraft maintenance documentation is correctly recorded and completed to the required standards in accordance with Company procedures and the relevant EASA and regulations.
• Control of any material or company equipment provided for the task and the cleanliness of his working area.
• Work in a safe manner at all times adhering to the Health & Safety regulations and company procedures.
• Be available at short notice to perform AOG recovery of aircraft from deployed operations.
• Ensure Health & Safety requirements are met and adhered to at all times
• Be personally responsible for delivering a safe service in all facets of the role in line with the requirements of the ATrS SMS, Quality and Environmental Management Systems. This Includes maintaining awareness of the company safety and quality policies and the applicable hazard analyses.
• Drive and/or operate all essential Company provided MTGSE in support of operational requirements in line with their company issued approvals.
• Utilise the company GCIS Maintenance IT Support systems where applicable.
• Conduct any other such duties that may be required from time to time, and as directed by the Shift Manager
• Emergency Response actions and drills
• Encouragement of the staff and open reporting in a just culture.
• Flexible and positive approach to the task
• Integrity and confidentiality in all aspects of the role
• Understanding of company policies

The Individual
• Aviation / Mechanical experience
• Hold a full UK driving license
• Must pass a CP2 Colour Vision Test

Desirable job holder qualifications & experience at recruitment

• LGV Licence
• Airbus Family Experience
• Demonstrable structural repair experience on commercial or military aircraft.
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The Reward
Working with like-minded people, you'll also find a warm welcome here at the AirTanker community. We have an annual diary of organised events from family days and summer festivals, to a social scene that has gone from strength-to-strength as we have grown. We will earn your commitment, offering you a unique opportunity to play a crucial part in a pioneering service that is working to deliver unparalleled support to the RAF and UK armed forces.
On top of your basic salary, you'll receive;
• Annual bonus scheme (eligibility in current year subject to bonus rules)
• Hybrid working available (not applicable to rostered and shift based employees)
• Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance Cover
• Income Protection
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Local Gym Discount
• Plane Saver (Credit Union)
• Family fun days/ battlefield tours/ onsite bar

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Additional Information
Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees of AirTanker Services are required to be security cleared to SC level. If successful in your application, we would support you with the SC process. As a guideline only, you would normally need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years. Further confirmation can be found on the National Security Vetting (NSV) website

If you have not been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years, please be prepared to request an Overseas Criminal Records Check for these countries as you will be asked to provide this for referencing and security checks if you are successful. All prospective employees of AirTanker, specifically those who apply for safety sensitive roles, may be subject to pre-employment/ pre-commencement drug and alcohol testing. All crew members, upon employment with AirTanker or shortly before, will be testing for controlled substances.

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Note to recruitment agencies: AirTanker operates a Preferred Supplier List, and we do not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not forward candidate details in response to this advert, or to any AirTanker employees.
Latest Application Date 09-Aug-2022