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My client is looking for an Aircraft Component Inspector to join on them on a permanent basis. As an Aircraft Component Inspector, you will be responsible for the detailed inspection of aircraft components using SAP system to record condition of component and create a cost effective repair route sheet as appropriate I.A.W OEM CMM’s and SOPM’s.

Role:  Aircraft Component Inspector
Pay: £26,500 to Max £36,000 per annum plus shift allowance PAYE (Maximum salary is an opportunity to grow to this level)
Location: Hayes, Middlesex
Contract: Permanent role
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday – Friday or Tuesday – Saturday (Overtime)
Right to live and work within the UK without restrictions.

Job Profile

• Undertake and complete a detailed inspection of all components (with exception of components which require a quarantine process due to incident / accident.) using latest criteria and Inspection equipment.
• Creation and modification of component overhaul / Repair routes within SAP as required
• Ensuring that all information (I.E. P/N, S/N and Condition) is recorded in the shop Repair Order and on SAP system.
• Carry out accurate measurement of components where required due to workload.
• Work to Production priority lists – ASPEN, Milestone dates as provided by Production Control.
• Interface with Technical engineering, and other production departments where necessary.
• Other duties as directed by the Section Manager, Team Leader or Leading Hand
• Train and mentor other team personnel within the role subject to your qualifications and experience.
• Maintain a personal Practical Experience Record (PER) book.
• Actively participate in department daily dialog meetings

• Working with computers and screens for prolonged periods.
• Sitting down for majority of working day.
• Workshop has fluctuating temperature dependent upon time of year and operations underway in other Production departments.
• Occasional loud noises from machinery and other production department activity.

• Very good (Aided or unaided) vision to allow defects to be detected.

• Occasional lifting of heavy components

Skills/Experience Required

• Extensive experience within an Aerospace Engineering or equivalent environment.
• Previous mechanical component inspection background.
• PC literate.
• Previous experience working within an SAP computer system would advantageous.
• Good knowledge of inspection techniques and equipment
• Previous practical experience using imperial measurement tools.
• Previous knowledge of manuals and Boeing websites
• To promote and monitor compliance with legislation, company policy and codes of practise relating to Health and Safety at work.
• To be aware of and work within company policies, procedures and agreements
• Avoid setting precedents which could be detrimental to operations and business.
• An awareness of the Major Accident Prevention plan (MAPP)
• An awareness and understanding of responsibilities outlined in the company’s environmental procedures
• All duties shall be undertaken in compliance with Safety and Environmental Regulations and Company Procedures

Mandatory Training requirements

• Aviation Legislation
• Company Induction
• Human Factor Training
• Manual Handling
• IQ Move User Training
• Basic Technical training
• Inspection Training
• Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA)

Other Training

• Q-Scan Training

Education & Training

• Essential – Strong experience in a similar role
• Educated to GCSE level Maths and English A-C
• A’ Level or equivalent qualification in an engineering subject would be desirable
• Ability to communicate fluently in written and spoken English
• Aerospace apprenticeship preferably

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Sarah Budd at Line Up Aviation
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