Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
TRAINEE PROPELLER TECHNICIAN
A fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing Aerospace company, that can offer fantastic career development for the right candidate.
This job description gives an overall indication of the areas of responsibility of the position, but is by no means all-encompassing or fixed. The post may include other duties and responsibilities as determined by management that fall within the general responsibilities of the post.
Responsible To
The post holder is directly responsible to and managed by the Workshop Manager. However, the post holder may also receive instructions from the Operations Manager or Managing Director, who is in overall charge of the Company.
Responsible For
N/A
Overall Purpose of the Job
The post holder’s primary purpose is to provide support to the Workshop Manager. To assist them by proactive involvement in the smooth-running day-to-day operations of the workshop.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
· To carry out aircraft propeller or other associated components disassembly and cleaning, using standard hand tools and measuring equipment.
· To carry out Plastic Media (PMB) and glass blasting
· To process aluminium blade grinding
· To carry out detailed blade inspections
· The ability to work effectively within a small team with minimum supervision
· The ability to be responsible for their own work
· To have a strong work ethic and pride in their work
· To carry out any other reasonable task required by management
Person specification
The Trainee Propeller Technician should ideally have previous experience of working within an engineering background. Aviation industry experience is not essential. Full on job training will be provided.
Qualifications
The Trainee Propeller Technician should be computer literate (Word, Excel, Microsoft Office).
To have an engineering qualification is not essential, however this would be advantageous.
Key Competencies
Work effectively within a team as well as on their own
To be punctual and have a good record of time-keeping
Exhibit a meticulous attention to detail always
Physical Characteristics
To have a reasonable fitness level and well-being (due to some heavy lifting as and when required)
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Biggleswade SG18 8UB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person