Description

JC Aircraft Maintenance is currently recruiting a Licenced B1 experienced Sheet Metal worker to join our highly skilled team in Porto, Portugal. The successful candidate will be working in cooperation with our client airline Ryanair.

Now is a fantastic time to join as Ryanair is currently carrying over 200m guests per year on 3,700+ daily flights connecting 235 destinations from over 90 bases across 37 countries with a fleet of 620+ aircraft consisting of B737 8200, B737 800NG and A320s and plans to grow to 800 aircraft and 300m guests per year within the next 10 years, making Ryanair, The World’s largest airline. 

As our success story is expanding greatly, our mission is not just to scale up our team, but to create a highly motivating, supportive and innovative workplace to be! We strongly believe in flat hierarchies, a divers and equal company culture and investing in learning & development as an essential to ensure we support our team with all it needs.

Join us and be part of a true success story!

We are interested in you if you are looking for a career opportunity where hard work, initiative and enthusiasm are part of the daily routine. The successful candidate will be energetic and committed, able to work well from his/her own initiative while being an integral part of our team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a close-knit team and to gain extensive experience on Ryanair’s fleet.

Role:

• Aircraft body structure and parts repairs on Ryanair fleet aircraft, in according with the approved maintenance data and procedures;
• Performing metal assembling operations such as cutting, filling, drilling, countersinking, fitting, shimming, adjusting, clamping, bolting, reaming, riveting and bucking work;
• Working with, amongst others, relevant equipment - Bending machines, English Wheel, Flap Peening, Drill or Grinder as usual working tools;
• To find the most suitable repair solutions and respective implementation in according to the Maintenance Repair Manuals;
• Maintain a high standard of work in all tasks
• Complete the appropriate documentation
• Comply with all company procedures, policies, regulations and MOE
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Ensure the company Health and Safety policy is adhered to
• Supervise Mechanics within a team
• Any other duties as assigned by management/supervisor

Requirements

• Experience of Sheet Metal Work and Structural Repair
• Previous experiences in composite repair and work is will be a plus
• Knowledge of technical drawing;
• Must be an EASA Part 66 qualified B1 License holder with 737NG Type Course endorsed.
• 2 – 3 years certifying experience, preferably line maintenance based
• A valid EU/EEA passport with the unrestricted right to live and work in the European Union.
• Excellent spoken and written English is essential
• Previous experience supervising/managing a team
• Proven organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible approach to working in a fast changing environment
• Previous maintenance experience on B737 is highly desirable
• Willing to work shifts (including nights)

Benefits

• Location: Porto (OPO), Portugal.
• Direct and permanent employment with a Portuguese contract.
• Employment in a stable and steadily growing organization.
• Attractive roster and holiday scheme.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Career Progression.
• Private health insurance.

Competencies