Mechanical Engineer (Heritage Aircraft)

Mechanical Engineer (Heritage Aircraft)

£40,000 - £45,000 + Days Only + Monday to Friday + Training + On-Site Parking

Stroud

Are you a Mechanical Engineer with a passion for vintage vehicles, looking to join a small business who repair and maintain vintage aircraft from Spitfires to Tiger Moths?

Are you looking to join a company who will provide excellent product specific training and extensive opportunities for personal and professional development?

This company have been running for fifteen years, built on a team of skilled engineers passionate about vintage aircraft. Having their own bespoke aerodynamic software, this company are at the forefront of heritage aircraft engineering,

This role will see the suitable individual involved with a wide range of mechanical work on a variety of vintage propellers. The right candidate will have an passion for anything classic - cars, motorbikes or planes and be from a hands on mechanical engineering background.

If you are a Mechanical Engineer with a passion for the classics looking to join a small, passionate organisation who offer brilliant training, apply today.

The Role:

• Co-Ordinate the processes involved in each propeller overhaul
• Disassemble and clean propellers for overhaul inspection
• Visual inspection of parts for wear and damage
• Accurate measurement of parts ot check for compliance with maintenance data
• Identify new parts required to rebuild propellers
• Propeller blade overhaul, including sanding of blades for painting, frequency check and static balance
• Upkeep of paperwork records for each overhaul

The Person:

• Proven experience in a hands on role
• Ability to read and understand technical data, manuals, drawings and specifications
• Passion for classic/vintage vehicles or aircraft

Job Reference: BBBH19509

Keywords: Mechanical, Engineering, Engineer, Aircraft, Heritage, Vintage, Aviation, Aerospace, Stroud, Gloucestershire

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