Engine Mechanic / Approved Technician

Job Description

About the Company STS Engine Services is a successful and well-established Part 145 aircraft engine MRO experiencing significant growth. Founded in 2010 as GT Engine Services, the business has grown by supporting airlines and engine lease companies worldwide. Its team brings together deep experience from across the jet engine maintenance industry and combines that knowledge with a strong customer focus to deliver high-quality engine maintenance and repair support. Role Overview STS Engine Services is hiring Engine Mechanics and Approved Technicians in Stansted, Essex, United Kingdom. The post holder joins the workshop team responsible for maintenance and repair activities, liaising with Team Leaders and the Workshop Manager to meet daily operational demands and ensure workshop activity is completed in line with customer requirements, industry standards and regulatory expectations. There is an occasional requirement to work away from base in the field, either near-wing or on-wing. Approved engine types: CFM56, LEAP, V2500, RB211, CF6, CF34, PW4000, PW1000G and Trent 700. Applicants must have previously held company approval for at least one of these engine types. Key Responsibilities Work on various maintenance and repair workscopes as part of day-to-day workshop operations. Support effective turnaround of engine shop inputs while meeting company objectives. Work with the wider team to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely and accurate manner, helping keep turnaround times to a minimum. Meet and maintain the standards set by the business and the regulatory authorities. Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the relevant manuals. Promote a safe working environment and a culture that supports efficient maintenance practices. Assist with the implementation of company directives and strategies that support continued business growth. Contribute to and co-operate with all staff members to meet performance targets and goals. Maintain expected quality standards. Adhere to the company's health, safety and security policies at all times. Maintain proper standards of integrity and conduct, and concern for the interests of the company and its customers. Comply with Human Factors requirements at all times. Licences & Qualifications Time-served aerospace industry apprenticeship. Previously held company approval on at least one of the approved engine types. Awareness of Part 145 and FAA regulations. Current Human Factors training, EWIS Level 1 and 2, and Fuel Tank Safety Level 1 and 2 would be an advantage, but training can be provided. Forklift licence desirable; training can be provided. Borescope inspection experience desirable. Experience Minimum of 2 years' experience post-apprenticeship. Previous experience working in a busy engine shop on the engine types listed above. Knowledge of engine shop manuals and associated manuals, including relevant ATA chapters. Requirements Excellent organisational and communication skills. Must be flexible and willing to move between work areas within STS Engine Services as required. Must be able to follow technical instructions from the ESM, CMM, SRM, IPC and other relevant technical documentation. Must be a team player. Must be able to identify problems and undertake corrective action, or propose alternative methods and systems to improve output, improve quality or overcome functional issues. What We Offer Salary up to £54,364.43 per annum. Additional £7,500.00 per annum shift premium for Mechanic 1 or Approved Technician level only. Up to an additional £8,250.00 per annum for all approvals held. Pension. Private medical insurance. Additional Information Location: Stansted, Essex, United Kingdom. Contract: Full-time position with varying shifts available. Occasional field work may be required, either near-wing or on-wing.

Requirements

• Work on various maintenance and repair workscopes as part of day-to-day workshop operations.
• Support effective turnaround of engine shop inputs while meeting company objectives.
• Work with the wider team to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely and accurate manner, helping keep turnaround times to a minimum.
• Meet and maintain the standards set by the business and the regulatory authorities.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the relevant manuals.
• Promote a safe working environment and a culture that supports efficient maintenance practices.
• Assist with the implementation of company directives and strategies that support continued business growth.
• Contribute to and co-operate with all staff members to meet performance targets and goals.
• Maintain expected quality standards.
• Adhere to the company's health, safety and security policies at all times.
• Maintain proper standards of integrity and conduct, and concern for the interests of the company and its customers.
• Comply with Human Factors requirements at all times.
• Time-served aerospace industry apprenticeship.
• Previously held company approval on at least one of the approved engine types.
• Awareness of Part 145 and FAA regulations.
• Current Human Factors training, EWIS Level 1 and 2, and Fuel Tank Safety Level 1 and 2 would be an advantage, but training can be provided.
• Forklift licence desirable; training can be provided.
• Borescope inspection experience desirable.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience post-apprenticeship.
• Previous experience working in a busy engine shop on the engine types listed above.
• Knowledge of engine shop manuals and associated manuals, including relevant ATA chapters.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Must be flexible and willing to move between work areas within STS Engine Services as required.
• Must be able to follow technical instructions from the ESM, CMM, SRM, IPC and other relevant technical documentation.
• Must be a team player.

Benefits

• Salary up to £54,364.43 per annum.
• Pension.
• Private medical insurance.