Aircraft Mechanic

Aircraft Mechanic / Aircraft Maintenance Technician – Landing Gear

Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience + Overtime + Excellent Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a specialist aerospace engineering business operating within a highly regulated aviation environment. We're looking for an experienced Aircraft Mechanic / Aircraft Maintenance Technician with strong hands-on mechanical experience to join a growing team responsible for the overhaul, repair and maintenance of aircraft landing gear systems.

This is a permanent opportunity offering excellent training, career progression and the chance to work on safety-critical aircraft components within a modern workshop environment.

The Role

• Carry out overhaul, maintenance, repair and inspection of aircraft landing gear assemblies and components.
• Strip, clean, inspect, repair, reassemble and function test landing gear using approved maintenance data.
• Diagnose mechanical and hydraulic faults and carry out corrective actions.
• Complete dimensional inspections, wear checks and corrosion assessments using precision measuring equipment.
• Replace bearings, bushes, seals, actuators, brake components and other landing gear assemblies.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs), technical publications and work instructions.
• Accurately complete maintenance records, inspection reports and quality documentation.
• Operate specialist tooling, lifting equipment and test rigs safely and effectively.
• Work closely with inspectors, quality engineers and fellow technicians to ensure work is completed to the highest standards.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping, tooling control and Health & Safety practices.
• Support continuous improvement activities and contribute to improving workshop efficiency.
• Assist with mentoring junior technicians where appropriate.

About You

• Previous hands-on aircraft maintenance experience gained within an airline, MRO, Part-145 or military aviation environment.
• Strong practical experience working on aircraft landing gear is essential and will be the most heavily weighted aspect of your application.
• Experience of landing gear overhaul, wheel and brake systems, hydraulic systems or flight control systems would be highly advantageous.
• Confident using aircraft maintenance manuals, engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience carrying out fault diagnosis, inspections and component repairs.
• Good understanding of aviation quality standards and safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to work.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Experience

• EASA/CAA Part-66 Licence or completed Part-66 modules.
• EWIS, Human Factors and Fuel Tank Safety training.
• Experience working on Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Embraer or military aircraft.
• Workshop overhaul or component maintenance experience.

What's On Offer

• £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Permanent, full-time position.

If you're an experienced Aircraft Mechanic, Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Aircraft Engineer, Aircraft Fitter, Aircraft Mechanical Technician, Landing Gear Technician or Aviation Engineer with strong hands-on landing gear experience, we'd love to hear from you.