Aircraft Mechanic

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
East Midlands Airport
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Aircraft Maintenance B747 B777 Aircraft Systems Line Maintenance Health & Safety Communication Skills Organisational Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Aircraft Mechanic

We are looking for a permanent Aircraft Mechanic to join our growing team at East Midlands airport.This role presents a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, fast paced business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintenance, repair and overhaul of customer aircraft, including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
  • Comply with [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] and customer-specific processes, recording all maintenance activity and ensuring man-hour bookings are accurate and timely
  • Execute the highest standards of maintenance, ensuring work is completed efficiently and to customer satisfaction
  • Maintain the highest standard of safety and cleanliness, complying with all company procedures and policies
  • Fully comply with Health & Safety requirements.

Benefits:

  • Negotiable Basic Salary, dependent upon experience + shift allowance
  • Shift allowance of £4,200 per annum
  • Discretionary annual company bonus (currently 10% of basic salary after successful completion of 3-month probation)
  • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Generous company pension scheme (5% employer/ 5% employee)
  • Life Insurance (4x annual salary)

About You:

  • Previous Line Maintenance experience performing repairs, overhaul and maintenance on commercial aircraft- B747 and / or B777 experience preferred.
  • Previous live aircraft mechanical experience
  • Strong knowledge of aircraft systems
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Relevant training certificates (Human Factors, EWIS & Fuel Tank Safety)
  • Valid DBS or ability to obtain one
  • Full driving Licence
  • Current authorisation to work in the UK.

Apply:

Please email a copy of your CV to [contact hidden]

Please note that we can only consider applications from individuals who have the Right to Work in the UK and do not require sponsorship.

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