Trainee Mechanic

Job Description:

Position: Trainee Mechanic
Location: Norwich (Hybrid working can be agreed)
Working Hours: Shift Pattern of 6-4-4, working a mixture of earlies and latesBond Helicopters are pleased to invite internal applications for the position of Trainee Mechanic within our dynamic engineering team in Norwich. This is an incredible opportunity that allows the successful individual to kick start their career within aircraft maintenance, developing and growing within a specialist role within the company.You’ll be trained to become an Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic through our structured development program, supported every step of the way by Licensed Engineers, Team Leaders and Management. Whether you’re starting fresh or bringing experience from another engineering field, this role provides hands-on experience with excellent mentorship.
About us:Bond Helicopters, a name synonymous with Offshore Helicopters in the North Sea for decades, is delighted to be returning to the spanet. Headed by Peter Bond and supported by a team of leading industry experts, preparations for the commencement of operations are already well underway.Bringing its own unique culture and focus on customer relationships, operational excellence and with a drive for growth, this is just the beginning for Bond Helicopters and there will be endless opportunities and freedom for initiatives.
Responsibilities:Support of the Licensed Engineers and Mechanics in their day-to-day activities, including:

Accomplishment of work in accordance with approved data, for example maintenance manuals and company instructions and ensures stages of work are recorded legibly, dated and signed when accomplished
Responsible for towing and positioning aircraft after the necessary training and qualifications
Responsible for cleanliness and upkeep of housekeeping standards for the work area, the facility as a whole and for personal standards
Responsible for reporting to supervision or management any difficulties in accomplishing tasks
Responsible for the formal reporting of any event that could result in an unsafe situation

Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:Essential

An ability to absorb the training given and demonstrate an understanding of what is being taught, and why
Personable and with the ability to interact with all skill sets and abilities with the MRO team
Ability to step “back to basics” to enter the engineering team and learn on the job
Ability to take instructions and carry them out, dealing with both positive and negative feedback on tasks performed

Advantageous

Good GCSE, A Level or college grades in Maths, Science and/or Engineering discipline
An understanding of the basics of the CAA and the roles and responsibilities of engineering employees in the UK civil aviation environment
Industry experience from another engineering discipline
Previous hand skills in a maintenance environment

In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer you:

Competitive Group Pension Scheme
Comprehensive Life Assurance *
Comprehensive Income Protection *
Comprehensive Travel Insurance *
Comprehensive Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation) *
Investment in Training, Qualifications and Professional Development

*(Subject to insurance underwriting)Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 20 working days then your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job Ident #: VN1337

Company Details

Gama Aviation Signature

Two Corporate Drive
Suite 1050
Shelton, Connecticut 06484 USA
www.gamasignature.com

Gama Aviation has operations in 45 locations in 17 countries across five continents, making it one of the world’s leading aviation services companies. Its services include line and base maintenance, FBO services, engineering design, aircraft management...

Benefits:
Health, 401K, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance

Supported Manufacturers:
Gulfstream, Bombardier, Dassault, Cessna, Hawker Beechcraft and Embraer

Supported Models:

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Job Info

Location

Farnborough, International, International

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Gama Aviation Signature

Two Corporate Drive
Suite 1050
Shelton, Connecticut 06484 USA
www.gamasignature.com