Off Wing Engine Mechanic

Line Up Aviation is a specialist recruitment company serving the aviation and aerospace sectors for over 35 years. We partner with some of the industry’s most renowned organisations, delivering the highest standards of service.
We are currently recruiting for the following position on behalf of our client based at London Heathrow:

To be successful in your application you will need to hold UK working rights at the time of application.

Job Title: Off Wing Mechanic
Location: Heathrow Airport
Contract Type: Permanent, Fulltime
Package: Competitive + Bens

Scope of Role

As an Off-Wing Mechanic, you will play a vital role in supporting maintenance operations within our clients LHR workshop.

• Performing routine maintenance, inspections, and defect rectification across a range of engine types and models
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex mechanical issues
• Carrying out heavy maintenance tasks in line with approved procedures and industry standards

Responsibilities

• Performing engine maintenance, modification, and inspection tasks across a wide range of engine types within our capability.
• Ensuring full compliance with EASA Part 145 regulations and company safety standards.
• Accurately completing all associated documentation, including maintenance records and Form 1 release to service certificates.

Key Duties

• Inspections:

Conduct routine and scheduled inspections of aero engine components and systems to identify defects or deterioration.

• Repairs:

Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and structural faults using approved methods and documentation.

• Troubleshooting:

Investigate and resolve issues efficiently, ensuring minimal disruption to operational
schedules.

• Record Keeping:

Maintain clear, accurate, and compliant records of all work performed, ensuring
traceability.

• Customer Interaction:

Provide technical updates and manage expectations in a professional and timely manner.

• Compliance & Safety:

Adhere strictly to EASA Part 145 standards, company procedures, and H&S policies in all aspects of the role.

• Teamwork:

Work collaboratively with other technicians and support teams to ensure timely task
completion.

• Continuous Improvement:

Support and deliver improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing operational
efficiency, safety, and quality.

Qualifications & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 24 months of experience in the repair of large commercial engines.
• Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to both domestic and international

locations for aircraft recovery related to engine maintenance.

• Strong skills in compliance, quality assurance, and ensuring high levels of customer
• satisfaction.
• Experience with Rolls-Royce Trent engines, GE engines, CFM, and LEAP engines.
• Experience with issuing release-to-service documentation.