Mechanical Watchkeeper Technician

MPI have a requirement for a Mechanical (Watchkeeper) Technician to work on site at Aberporth,Cardigan Wales

SA43 2DZ. The contract is until March 2027

This role is out of scope of IR35.

Rate of pay is £42.00 per hour LTD/£31.40 per hour PAYE

Tools provided.

Please note, will be required to provide 3 years References for Security Clearance.

Basic 37 hours (9 day a fortnight)

Week 1 = Monday – Thursday 8.25hrs & Fri 8hrs

Week 2 = Monday – Thursday 8.25 hrs

As Mechanical Technician you will be responsible for:

•             Maintenance of mechanical components of a UAV system

•             Preparation of airfield for launch and recovery of UAV

•             Launch and recovery actions associated with aircraft movements on an airfield

•             Pre and post flight routine checks on the components of a UAV system

•             Instructing new or less experienced maintainers and flight line operators

The Mechanical Technician will prepare UAV systems for flight, maintenance, troubleshoot and rectify UAV, GCS and Ground Element mechanical systems including engine, airframe and controls and to operate as a flight line technician in the flight team.

Knowledge:

·              A profound understanding of F700 Series and the use of Aircraft Data Sets

·              An understanding of GOLDesp and RESOLVE management tools would be desirable

·              An understanding of airfield, flight line and runway operations

·              Attainment of ‘signatory authorisations’ within the MAA authorisation structure

·              Demonstratable experience in a similar role within a military or civilian aviation discipline, preferable aerospace

·              Knowledge of mechanical first- and second-line maintenance

A more detailed job description is available on request.