Lead Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic (Manchester Airport) for STS Aviation Services
Manchester Airport
Trades & Services
Annual
Permanent
STS Aviation Services is experiencing rapid growth, and we're looking for dedicated Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanics to join our expanding team in Manchester, United Kingdom. As a Sheet Metal Worker, you will play a key role in structural repair, performing major disassembly, modification, and rebuild of aircraft structures in our base maintenance operations. This is an exciting time to join STS Aviation Services, a leading UK MRO, and be a part of our success story.Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform major structural repairs and modifications, including removal of aircraft structural sections while stress-jacked.
- Work to fine tolerances and maintain high standards of craftsmanship and precision.
- Uphold high housekeeping standards to ensure a safe and clean working environment.
- Adhere to company and manufacturer procedures when executing repairs and modifications.
- Implement modifications from drawings and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
- Aircraft engineering apprenticeship completed or relevant live aircraft experience.
- 5 years of hands-on experience in live aircraft and structural maintenance.
- Proven experience in aircraft modification/production environments.
- Ability to read and interpret manufacturer drawings and Structural Repair Manuals (SRMs).
- Excellent hand skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability for assigned tasks.
- Well-developed organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications.
- Eligible to work in the UK.
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