As an SMW / Structures Mechanic, you will undertake structural maintenance, repair, modification and workshop activities in accordance with approved aircraft maintenance data, engineering instructions and regulatory requirements.

The position requires strong hands-on experience within a commercial aircraft heavy/base maintenance environment, including metallic structural work and composite repairs.

• Carry out structural repairs and modifications during scheduled heavy maintenance inputs.
• Perform sheet metal fabrication, drilling, riveting, cutting, forming, fitting and structural component replacement.
• Inspect aircraft structures for damage, corrosion and structural defects.
• Carry out repairs in accordance with approved structural repair schemes and manufacturer requirements.
• Complete composite repairs to aircraft structures and components.
• Undertake composite preparation, lay-up, bonding, curing, trimming and finishing as required.
• Carry out structural fabrication and repair activities within a workshop environment.
• Interpret and work accurately from SRMs, AMMs, engineering drawings, repair instructions and technical documentation.
• Complete maintenance documentation and work cards accurately.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality and workmanship throughout all activities.

Candidates must have:

• Proven experience as an SMW / Aircraft Structures Mechanic.
• Strong recent experience within a commercial aircraft heavy/base maintenance environment.
• Demonstrable hands-on composite repair experience.
• Previous aircraft structures/workshop experience.
• Strong sheet metal and structural repair capability.
• Experience working across both Boeing and Airbus wide-body aircraft.
• Ability to interpret SRMs, engineering drawings and approved technical data.
• Relevant aircraft structures / sheet metal training or qualifications.
• Good understanding of aviation quality, safety and airworthiness requirements.

Experience on wide-body types such as B777, B787, B747, B767, A330, A340, A350 and/or A380 would be advantageous.

• 6-month initial contract – renewable
• Competitive local rate
• Two weeks' initial accommodation
• Flight provided at the start of the contract
• Return flight provided at the end of the contract
• Medical cover
• On-site VHR support throughout the assignment
• Potential for contract extension subject to programme requirements and performance

Due to current host-country government immigration and work permit restrictions, applications cannot presently be processed for nationals of the following countries:

India, Indonesia, Pakistan, the Philippines and Egypt.

This restriction is not a VHR recruitment policy or preference and is not determined by VHR. It reflects the current government requirements applicable to the processing of work permits for this assignment.

VHR welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates of all nationalities where the applicable immigration and work permit requirements allow us to progress an application.