Mechanic - Hangar Leeds

Jet2careers; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading leisure airline in the UK is seeking an experienced Aircraft Mechanic to join their maintenance team in Leeds. In this role, you'll perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to ensure the fleet's airworthiness, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and maintain high safety standards. Candidates should have a solid background in aircraft maintenance and ideally experience in an airline or MRO environment. This position offers a competitive salary along with various benefits, including a contributory pension scheme and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Annual Pay Review

Generous Discretionary Profit Share Scheme

29 Days Holiday Per Annum

Colleague Discounts

Comprehensive ‘Medical History Disregarded’ Private Healthcare

3x Salary Life Assurance

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Solid background in aircraft maintenance, especially on commercial aircraft.
• Experience as an aircraft mechanic in an airline or MRO environment preferred.
• Familiarity with various aircraft types is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled maintenance inspections and repairs.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot aircraft systems to minimize downtime.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all work.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Troubleshooting mechanical issues

Attention to detail

Health & Safety knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Aircraft Mechanic | Location: Leeds, Hangar

We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented and experienced Aircraft Mechanic to join our dynamic team at Jet2.com, based at our state‑of‑the‑art Hangar in Leeds. In this hands‑on role, you'll be essential to keeping our fleet airworthy and safe, performing both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring our aircraft are ready for take‑off.

About Us

Jet2.com is one of the UK's leading leisure airlines, committed to delivering a high‑quality service to our customers. We pride ourselves on our award‑winning friendly culture, dynamic working environment, and dedication to providing an excellent travel experience.

Why Join Jet2.com?

Alongside a competitive salary and fantastic career development opportunities, we offer our valued colleagues a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• Contributory Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our contributory pension plan.
• Annual Pay Review: Stay rewarded with yearly salary reviews.
• Generous Discretionary Profit Share Scheme: Share in our success with our profit‑sharing programme.

Work‑Life Balance

• 29 Days Holiday Per Annum: Enjoy ample time off to recharge and relax.
• Colleague Discounts: Save on flights with Jet2.com, holidays with Jet2Holidays, and more!

Peace of Mind

• Comprehensive ‘Medical History Disregarded’ Private Healthcare: Access private healthcare with pre‑existing conditions covered.
• 3x Salary Life Assurance: Benefit from financial security with our life assurance plan.
• Fantastic Career Development Opportunities: Advance your career with us through numerous growth prospects.

What will you do in the role?

Carry out scheduled maintenance inspections and repairs in line with company procedures and aviation regulations.

Tackle unscheduled maintenance to resolve mechanical issues promptly and safely.

Diagnose and troubleshoot aircraft systems, ensuring minimal downtime.

Complete all tasks to the highest safety and quality standards.

Maintain detailed and accurate records of all work carried out.

Work closely with the wider maintenance team to keep things running smoothly and efficiently.

What do we need from you?

A solid background in aircraft maintenance, particularly on commercial aircraft.

Ideally, experience as an aircraft mechanic in an airline or MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) environment.

Familiarity with our aircraft types would be a bonus.

A keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

A full working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven setting.

Join our exciting, forward‑thinking team and be part of a dynamic business! At Jet2.com, we operate scheduled leisure flights from our 14 UK bases to stunning holiday destinations across the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands, and Europe's most captivating cities.

Help us create memorable holiday experiences for our valued customers with Jet2.com and Jet2Holidays!