Mechanical Fitter - Installations

Morson are currently looking for a mechanical fitter for an esteemed client in Oxford.

Pay rate: 21.05 per hour PAYE
Contract length: 3 month (likely to be extended)
Description/Overall purpose of the Job • Accomplishment of work for the Installation Supervisor or Certifying Engineer. • Work to high standards to ensure continued safe operation of the aircraft. • Manufacture electrical looms and avionics systems in accordance with design data • Conduct off-aircraft work in workshops as required • Will also be required to assist in day to day running of the hangar, including aircraft movements and general house keeping • Required to work shifts as part of normal working routine • Flexible working attitude to deal with the changing priorities within the department • Manufacture parts from sheet material • Assemble parts manufactured by subcontractors • Work closely with the design office • Work to high standards to ensure continued safe operation of the aircraft. • Interpret design drawings and manufacture parts from sheet metal in both a production and prototype environment • Manufacture brackets and assemblies from sheet material • Work to design specification drawings • Will be working within a highly regulated environment • Remove and refit panels and cowlings to helicopters and equipment • Install brackets, doubler plates, etc in association with the embodiment of modifications to customers helicopters • Carry out repairs to aircraft structures
Experience, Knowledge Abilities • Ability to work as part of a team, and on own initiative, as well as to high standards to ensure the continued, safe operation of the aircraft. • Able to work in confined spaces • Experience of helicopter systems • Flexible with a positive approach and genuine enthusiasm for the role. • Reliable with ability to remain calm when under pressure. • Well organised and methodical – paying attention to detail. • Able to work to a shift pattern, as required. • Ability to accurately interpret detailed mechanical drawings and associated data • Have recent experience of manufacturing brackets and fittings from sheet metal • Recent experience of on and off aircraft repairs using sheet material • Experience of riveting techniques and ability to carry out riveting on and off the aircraft
Education, Qualifications Special Training • Completed a formal aviation apprenticeship or related discipline. • Experience on our Helicopters. • Driving license