Aircraft Mechanic

About This Role

This role involves performing non-certifying aircraft maintenance, repair, and servicing tasks for Vista's fleet in Farnborough. The Aircraft Mechanic supports Aircraft Managers and Licensed Aircraft Engineers by carrying out both line and base maintenance to ensure aircraft are airworthy and ready for operation, adhering to company procedures, safety regulations, and UK CAA and/or EASA Part-145 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections on aircraft
• Support Aircraft Managers and Licensed Aircraft Engineers with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks
• On individual maintenance inputs, be responsible for safety and quality, tooling and own tooling control, use of maintenance data, acceptance of components, man-hour recording, on-time delivery, materials management, completion of maintenance documentation, and aircraft presentation
• Instigate appropriate actions for all reporting
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety requirements, regulations, and company procedures
• Ensure the highest standards of aircraft presentation, hangar husbandry, and personal appearance in line with company expectations
• Any other reasonable request from management in line with the Aircraft Mechanic role

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Aircraft Engineering/Maintenance or equivalent recognised qualification
• Previous experience working in an aviation maintenance environment
• Good understanding of Part 145
• Full UK driving license
• Computer literate
• Ability to work a 4,5,5 shift pattern
• Ability to undertake physical elements of the role such as working at height, lifting up to 25kg, and mobility to allow for working in confined spaces

Nice to have:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of SMS and Just Culture
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to understand work orders, work cards, and refer to and use applicable maintenance data

About the Company

Vista is a global business aviation company headquartered in Dubai, providing worldwide business flight services through its network of subsidiaries. It offers asset-free services covering all key aspects of business aviation, including global flight coverage, subscription and membership solutions, and trading and management services. Vista Aircraft Maintenance provides line and base maintenance for the fleet, ensuring aircraft safety, reliability, and availability through rigorous standards and a global network of facilities.