Chinook Helicopter Mechanic

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 fulfill 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, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers.
• Working knowledge of technical publications and logistics information systems.
• Able to prioritize 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*:

• Weekly pay is extremely competitive.
• Sourced accommodation.
• Potential to earn more with overtime.
• Travel allowance to cover your initial travel to Germany
• All tools will be included on this contract.
• Annual Sign on Bonus
• Annual Completion Bonus

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

Do you know someone who would be suitable for this role? We offer a referral fee of €200 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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* The deployment package varies from role to role and will depend on your current circumstances.

• You must have minimum 3 years’ experience working on the desired aircraft.

• Full valid driving license 

• Weekly pay is extremely competitive.
• Sourced accommodation.
• Potential to earn more with overtime.
• Travel allowance to cover your initial travel to Germany
• All tools will be included on this contract.
• Annual Sign on Bonus
• Annual Completion Bonus

Please note, this role is open to UK and EU passport holders.