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Aircraft Mechanic (Contractor)
Job Location:
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Posted:
11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
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Job Summary
DEA are looking for an experienced Aircraft Mechanic to join us as a contractor.
Shift Worker (0730-1900) 4on/4off/6on/4off/4on/6off
Shift Worker (0730-1900) 4on/4off/6on/4off/4on/6off
Key Responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist the Shift Supervisor in being responsible to the BMM for the safety regulatory compliance and operational performance of all Part-145 aircraft maintenance activities within the aircraft maintenance team.
- Promote a Just Culture with regard to safety and reporting of occurrences within the business
- To be particularly responsible for the maintenance of aircraft aircraft equipment and mission systems as allocated by B1 Engineers/Mechanical Manager.
- Ensure a high standard of mechanical engineering functions.
- Ensure recency of all company and regulatory requirements..
- Assist the B1s with the Mechanical Handover
- The ground movements of aircraft assigned by the Shift Supervisor.
- Carry out duties in a safe and proper manner and in accordance with the relevant Maintenance Manuals and MOE.
- To ensure the correct and timely completion of all aircraft documentation relating to the maintenance activities performed.
- Ensure areas are always kept clean and tidy.
- Evaluate all existing standards practices and procedures with a view to continuous improvement efficiency
- Ensure error and safety reports are completed in an accurate and timely manner
- Assist the B1s in the day-to-day functions of the team.
- Achieve optimal aircraft maintenance performance; maintain excellent customer and stakeholder relations
- Work at component level within DEA C-Rated workshops as a certifier where authorised (Wheel Bay).
- AOG
- Provide AOG technical support to company and 3rd party aircraft and give general technical support to aircraft operators and owners.
- Hold a position on an AOG rota supporting DEA and 3rd party aircraft in UK and overseas.
Meetings:
- Weekly Toolbox Talk
- Shift Continuous Improvement
Skills Knowledge & Expertise
- Methodical and calm
- Ability to continually manage conflicting demands and prioritise tasks and workload to meet deadlines.
- Continually demonstrate a positive attitude to work and operate as part of a team with the ability to motivate colleagues with enthusiasm.
- Remain calm under pressure and encourage others to do the same.
- Adopt a flexible and adaptable approach to work.
- Apply strategic thinking and analysis to problem solving by gathering & analysing relevant information
- Communicate clearly and effectively.
- Continually demonstrate a personal commitment to the Companys health safety and environmental procedures ensuring they are always implemented and respected.
- Proactive can do approach to problem solving and providing creative solutions.
- Good Change and Project Management Skills
- Team oriented with proven communication and influencing skills
- Customer focussed with exceptional personal and communication skills
- Self-Motivated confident and assertive
- A demonstrated capability to work within and adhere to a defined set of organisational values
- Medically fit to perform daily engineering duties including detachment working
- Willing and able to achieve Security clearance to meet current UK and ITAR requirements in support of the business
Courses & Qualifications
Essential
- HF Initial/Continuation
- SMS Training
- Part 145 Familiarisation Training
- Formal Aircraft Maintenance Qualifications
Preferred
- Aircraft Familiarisation/Type Training
Required Experience:
Contract
About Company
DEA and our sister company ESAO are a world leading specialist technology-led provider of complex aerial data acquisition services. A pioneer in airborne data gathering, DEA/ESAO use ground-breaking techniques and the most advanced and innovative technologies in the industry to help y ... View more
