Job offer description

M&E Global is a defence contractor undertaking services on complex military equipment and aircraft for UK and US contractors. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Chinook Mechanic to join our team.

The role

Based in Illesheim, Germany you’ll get to work alongside our dedicated workforce on a US Military base.

This role is a fantastic chance for you to further develop your skills as a Chinook Mechanic, working in an exciting environment.

Knowledge and Skills Required

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to fulfil each of the following essential duties:

  • You must have minimum 3 years’ experience working on the desired aircraft.
  • Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts.
  • Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair.
  • Basic knowledge of electrical theory and a thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometres, sheet metal brakes and sheers.
  • Working knowledge of technical publications and logistics information systems.
  • Able to prioritise workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects and the ability to lead teams through complex aircraft relevant tasks.
  • Participate in maintenance test flights and operation checks as required.
  • Possess the level of experience to inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance performed by mechanics.
  • The post holder will receive technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records.

Deployment package and additional benefits

Our recruitment team will be happy to discuss the deployment package and additional benefits in more detail. Here is a general outline*:

  • 12 month rolling contract.
  • 48-hour working week Monday-Friday.
  • Monthly pay is extremely competitive.
  • Sourced accommodation.
  • 24 days holiday throughout the year and 10 paid German bank holidays.
  • All tools will be included on this contract.

This is a great opportunity to work overseas, continue a career in contracting or experience it for the first time.

For more information please contact our recruitment team who will be happy to help: Jack.Greaves@mneglobal.com , alternatively you can view all our vacancies here: www.mneglobal.com/jobs.

Do you know someone who would be suitable for this role? We offer a referral fee of €150 for anyone you refer to this contract that we hire. They must be a new referral, previously unknown to us and complete 12 weeks work on contract.

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Job restrictions

Candidates must hold a valid UK or EU passport.
Candidates must have previous working experience on the Chinook helicopters.

Job details
Sector:
Air transport
Occupation field:
Education field:
Transport services
Work experience:
Work experience is not required
Language skills:
  • English
  • Very good
Required skills:
address aircraft mechanical issues, aircraft mechanics, inspect aircraft's body
Salary range:
Not provided
Date of expiry:
Link for more information:
www.mneglobal.com/job/chinook-mechanic-2/

About organisation

For over 20 years, M&E Global has worked at the forefront of defence recruitment and as such, we have a wealth of knowledge in placing ex-military staff into civilian roles. This has given us a unique appreciation of the contribution and sacrifice that people working for the Armed Forces make whilst serving, and continue to do so once they leave the forces.M&E are committed to being an… Find out more

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