Aircraft cabin mechanic

Ref

UKLHR1881

Region

UK - Heathrow

Location

London - Heathrow

Category

Airport Operations

A new and exciting opportunity to assist in the delivery of the new cabin excellence standards for engineering.

Job Description

Aircraft Cabin Mechanic
 

Closing Date: 5th May 2013

 

Full Time, Permanent, Shift Working Competitive Benefits Package

 

The Role

 

The goal of Engineering is to be the preferred provider of competitive Aircraft Maintenance services to British Airways and its valued customers. To achieve this we’re looking for people who thrive in an engineering/mechanical environment, are passionate about providing the best cabin environments for our customers and can demonstrate they are professional, skilled and take pride in both their work and workplace.  You’ll also need to have a full, valid in the UK, driving license and be able to pass relevant security and medical checks.

 

As a Cabin Mechanic you’ll be joining as the first Engineer grade and be supervised by a relevant licence holder, such as an Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor or Line Manager, working as part of a team carrying out a range of servicing and maintenance tasks in aircraft cabins or on cabin components (e.g. seat refurbishment, galley repairs, in-flight entertainment systems) whilst ensuring health and safety requirements are complied with. The ability to comprehend procedures and technical documentation, communicate effectively and work well in a team environment is key to success.

 

In return you’ll benefit from the potential to work on one of the most modern fleets in the world, including the Airbus A380 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner, both induction and continued procedures training, plus the opportunity to grow towards other roles within British Airways Engineering.

Principal Accountabilities

• Under supervision, perform servicing and maintenance tasks as directed in aircraft cabins or on cabin components as appropriate
• Upon issue of an identification stamp, annotate in the item completed box of a document, or other appropriate area, for all work where identification is required
• Driving and operation of vehicles, including mechanical handling, lifting equipment and elevated work platforms, to the limit of permits held
• Carry out computer and documentary transactions as required and make full use of modern technologies
• Take every opportunity to extend knowledge/skills base via training and coaching

The Person

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following skills and capabilities:-

• Understanding of basic engineering principles
• Mechanical aptitude
• Basic computer skills
• Health & Safety: understanding and application of
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to comply with airport restricted zone access security requirements
• Held full, valid in the UK, manual driving licence for at least 12 months with no more than 3 penalty points, to comply with airside driving regulations
• Enthusiasm and self-motivation
• Teamworking
• Ability to pass a job related medical
• Ability to successfully complete an aircraft Induction Training Course
• Ability to complete and pass continuation training within each two-year period thereafter
• Demonstrate an active interest in the aviation industry

Application Process

All applicants are required to submit their CV and answer the following questions. Please prepare your answers in advance.

• Please tell us why you are attracted to this role and the skills and capabilities that you would bring with you? (max 250 words)
• Give an example of when you have used your engineering skills/ initiative to meet customer requirements (max 250 words)

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