Component Workshop Mechanic

Position: Component Mechanic (Wheels)                       Location: Luton AirportWorking Hours: Mon-Fri, 40 hours per week  

• Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits!
• Opportunities for professional development!
• For more details, read on!

Gama Aviation is a very reputable Business Aviation company, working on both fixed wing and rotary aircrafts. We are continuing to grow and expand, with exciting contracts being secured!Our Luton location are pleased to announce have officially opened our new Component Workshop in Q3. As a result of this, we are seeking a skilled and motivated Component Mechanic to join our team in Luton. Specialising in wheels and related repair work, you will play a vital role in maintaining and repairing essential aircraft components, ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality in compliance with industry regulations.You will have a great deal of responsibility with endless opportunity for impact and freedom for initiatives.About us:Gama Aviation is a hugely diverse business that offers much more than perhaps its name would suggest. Yes, we fly but we also save lives, provide mission critical intelligence, and build systems that deliver decisive advantage.With operations in the UK, Jersey, Europe and the Middle East, a career with us can offer travel, personal growth opportunities and the ability for long-term progression in a fast paced and dynamic service industry.Responsibilities:

• Responsibility to certify and perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) activities on aircraft wheels and associated components.
• Adhere to maintenance manuals, engineering instructions, and regulatory requirements (e.g., EASA Part 145 standards).
• Clearly record on worksheets details of the tasks completed, accurately reflecting the works performed with time booking
• Comply with all company health and safety policies, procedures and COSHH requirements
• Support the workshop team in achieving production schedules and performance targets.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient work environment
• Comply with all procedures listed in the current Staff Company Handbook
• Any other duties commensurate with the position

Skills, Qualifications and Experience required: 

• A minimum of 2 years working in Aviation
• Minimum of 1 year working in a wheel component environment
• Relevant component training by the OEM or OEM authorised, or part 145
• Preferably have a working knowledge of CAA regulations which applies to component overhaul/repair
• Strong attention to detail

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) *
• Free Car Parking
• 2 Paid Volunteering Days each calendar year (subject to line manager approval)
• 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.