Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn't just treat you like a number. You'll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you'll be set up for success.

Take charge of our day-to-day operations, so we remain the trusted source for aviation repair and maintenance. Work with your team to implement the right processes and practices across our organisation to help ensure flight and product efficiency.

Key responsibilities and duties:

* To carry out precision machining of gas turbine engine components to meet repair scheme specifications, quality and production schedule requirements;

* To be able to inspect own work;

* To manufacture/ modify fixtures and tooling for the Machine Shop and any other departments as required;

* To assist production engineering with tool, fixture & jig designs & implement these into repair & overhaul procedures;

* Conduct all work in accordance with company policies, health and safety procedures, quality procedures, manufactures and customer specification and industry regulations;

* Complete all documents related to the work being performed;

* Set-up, machine, check and carry out final inspection of work (or production tooling), in accordance with approved documentation / data;

* Ensure machine tools, production tooling, holding devices and equipment are safe and satisfactory to use, rectifying any unsafe conditions within the jobholder's capability;

* Manufacture of small component details (sleeves, etc.) in accordance with detail part drawings;

* Provide technical guidance and assistance of custom tooling & equipment throughout the plant, including design changes and review of all Tool Service Bulletins;

* Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance on machine tools, as defined in machine preventative maintenance log books; and

* Adherence to our Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety Management Systems (SMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and all associated Business Manuals.

Competencies:

Core:

Essential

* Team Worker that has the ability to fully interact with other team members

* Ability to manage priorities in a busy working environment, and follow a given production schedule.

* Excellent communication skills required both written and verbal.

* Able to read, write and carry out calculations accurately. Knowledge of Geometry and Trigonometry advantageous.

Functional:

Essential

* Completion of indentured apprenticeship as a machinist or tool maker.

* Good level of secondary education. Able to read, write and carry out calculations accurately. Knowledge of Geometry and Trigonometry advantageous.

* Relevant and proven machining experience, preferably (but not essentially) from and Aerospace environment.

* Experienced in jig-boring, milling, turning, grinding (cylindrical preferred), and bench fitting.

* Ability to read and use precision measuring equipment

* Ability to read technical engineering drawings, both modern and older standards.

* Able to read, follow and action approved machining and inspection in accordance with approved information and procedures.

* Familiarity with metric and imperial measurement.

* Able to select work-holding devices, set-up and operate machine tools competently

* Good written and oral communication skills.

Professional Qualifications/Education and Training:

Essential

* Recognised indentured apprenticeship or military equivalent

* Human Factors

Desirable

* Suitable engineering qualification

Benefits that make life better:

206 hours annual leave per year for employees working 37 hours per week, plus 8 public holidays

4% employer match pension scheme

YuLife wellbeing services, including 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Program, personalised online fitness programs, and many more!

Bonus opportunities

Generous paid sick leave

Life assurance cover

Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme

Onsite gym at both the Fleetlands and Almondbank sites

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Seasonal flu jabs administered on site each year by Bupa

Learning and training opportunities

About Us

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers' missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero's policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture