Recruitment Redefined

Aircraft Avionics Technical Instructors

£24.03 per hour – Limited Company / £19.11 per hour – PAYE

​MPI Limited are looking for Aircraft Avionics Technical Instructors to teach technical training to multi-national students with an age range of 16-35 in both classroom & aircraft hangar environments based in the Wolverhampton area. The Aircraft Avionics Technical Instructor position is an ongoing contract, working 37 hours per week for 44.4 weeks per year. (Due to holiday shutdown periods). PAY £24.03 per hour – Limited Company £19.11 per hour – PAYE This position is classed as in scope of IR35 due to it being in the public sector. Normal working hours are 08.30 – 17.00 Monday – Friday and 08.30 – 16.30 Friday. There are times when candidates are required to work outside of these hours and if this happens they are given time off in lieu. The successful candidate will be responsible to the Avionics Training Manager for classroom and practical instruction on a topic within the Avionics discipline and various allied subjects. Ancillary duties include lesson preparation and the production of training support material. Responsibilities comprise the control and supervision of students including the application of Health and Safety and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations. Candidates must have served a recognised apprenticeship or a relevant alternative period of training and have obtained an ONC, BTEC or NVQ in the Avionics Trade Discipline and should have at least 5 years practical experience in their trade. Candidates must have served a recognised aeronautical engineering apprenticeship or a relevant alternative period of training and possess an appropriate ONC, City and Guilds Level 3, BTEC or equivalent qualification, in the Avionics trade discipline. They require candidates to have at least 5 years’ experience in that trade or specialisation. Applicants will be required to undertake a trade related test and deliver a 10-15 minute presentation at the interview stage. The successful applicant will be required to apply for a Basic Disclosure at a cost of £23 and will undergo an MOD BPSS Security Clearance; this will only be required at job offer stage. For further information or to submit your CV for this position please contact Kerrie Hill on 01279-886644 or email KerrieH@mpi.ltd.uk ​

Aircraft Mechanical Technical Instructors

£19.11 to £24.03 per hour

​MPI Limited are looking for Aircraft Mechanical Technical Instructors to teach technical training to multi-national students with an age range of 16-35 in both classroom & aircraft hangar environments based in the Wolverhampton area. The Aircraft Technical Mechanical Instructor position is an ongoing contract, working 37 hours per week for 44.4 weeks per year. (Due to holiday shutdown periods). PAY £24.03 per hour – Limited Company £19.11 per hour – PAYE This position is classed as in scope of IR35 due to it being in the public sector. Normal working hours are 08.30 – 17.00 Monday – Friday and 08.30 – 16.30 Friday. There are times when candidates are required to work outside of these hours and if this happens they are given time off in lieu. The successful candidate will be responsible to the Aircraft Training Manager for classroom and practical instruction on a topic within the aircraft discipline and various allied subjects. Ancillary duties include lesson preparation and the production of training support material. Responsibilities comprise the control and supervision of students including the application of Health and Safety and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations. Candidates must have served a recognised aeronautical engineering apprenticeship or a relevant alternative period of training and possess an appropriate ONC, City and Guilds Level 3, BTEC or equivalent qualification, or B1/B2 civilian licence. They require candidates to have at least 5 years’ experience in that trade or specialisation. Any applicants who possess at least 5 years appropriate aircraft engineering experience at NCO level in the Military, will be deemed to meet the necessary requirements. Applicants will be required to undertake a trade related test and deliver a 10-15 minute presentation at the interview stage. The successful applicant will be required to apply for a Basic Disclosure at a cost of £23 and will undergo an MOD BPSS Security Clearance; this will only be required at job offer stage. For further information or to submit your CV for this position please contact Kerrie Hill on 01279-886644 or email KerrieH@mpi.ltd.uk ​

Aircraft Electricians

Rates to be discussed upon application

​MPI have a requirement for Aircraft Electricians to work in Gosport, Hampshire. 2x 10 week contracts & 1x 6 month contract available Applicants must have served an Aircraft Apprenticeship, have copies of their papers as well as Human Factors and EWIS (If you do not have these, then if selected, these would need to be obtained - do not apply for these unless requested to do so) If selected, BPSS and DBS will be required. Duties of Role • Will effectively carry out a variety of maintenance activities, within trade boundaries and authorisations, in accordance with current procedures as laid down in relevant approved source information; • Contribute to team delivery of agreed targets and goals; • Comply with current Tool Control procedure; • Attend and contribute to team meetings; • Carry out Improving Quality and Continuous Quality Improvement reviews; • Support a climate of continuous improvement to assist productivity, quality and lean methodology; • To achieve a maximum flexibility, team members will undertake training and train other team members; • Undertake work to highest level of competence; • Agree to do other duties within the team to support team output; • Work within and promote the Behavioural Competencies; • Ensure all procedures relating to foreign object debris control are adhered to; • Adherence to our Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety Management Systems (SMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and all associated Business Manuals Competencies: Core Essential: • Team worker that has the ability to fully interact with other team members; • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Desirable: • Ability to provide advice as a subject matter expert. Functional: Essential: • Full compliance and understanding of Quality Management System; • Actively participate in continuous improvement activities. Organisational Relationships: • Reports directly to the Front Line Manager. Position Requirements Professional Qualifications/Education and Training: Essential: • Recognised indentured apprenticeship or military equivalent. • Human Factors. • Experience of working with electrical wiring diagrams. Desirable; • Suitable engineering qualification, preferably in an aviation area. • Previous experience of independent inspections. • Familiar with Military MRP 145 and associated Regulatory Articles (RA’s). Experience: Previous experience within a maintenance hangar would be an advantage Applicants must have previous Chinook experience. ​

Survival Equipment Fitter

£14.55 per hour PAYE/ £18.66 per hour LTD

MPI have a requirement for a Survival Equipment Fitter to work at RAF Northolt (HA4 6NG) to cover maternity leave. ​Rate of pay is:- £14.55 per hour PAYE/ £18.66 per hour LTDContract is for approx 6 months.Hours: 37.5 per week​​The role involves undertaking various maintenance/preparation tasks on Survival Equipment used on various military aircraft in accordance with the Military Aviation Authority’s MRP145 Regulations. Ideally, the position would suit an ex military Survival Equipment fitter who is IT literate to be able to facilitate completing embedded spreadsheets and maintenance documentation. ​The role involves undertaking various maintenance tasks on equipment used on BAe146, A109 and Islander aircraft in accordance with the Military Aviation Authority’s MRP145 Regulations​Equipment includes: Passenger Lifepreservers, Crew Lifepreservers, Multi-Seat Liferafts, Aircrew Clothing, Passenger and Immersion Suits complete with a variety of other items of Survival Equipment​The role is required to work flexibly, as part of a 2 person team, in support of the mission at RAF Northolt ensuring excellent contract service delivery which facilitates the safe and effective operation and maintenance of Survival Equipment across the site.  Due to the small team and nature of the role, the job will involve some lone working so an ability to work on one’s initiative with a ‘can do’ attitude is essential.​The role is accountable to the SLH Survival Equipment Section operating at the site. Working hours are a 37.5 hr week, Mon – Fri with the flexibility of some call out’s at any other time. ​Main Duties:​Servicing and maintenance/repair tasks on Survival Equipment.Working within competencies and company authorisations as agreed with engineering management.Completion of supporting aircraft documentation in accordance with RAF aviation engineering procedures.Awareness on the principles of Health and Safety working practices.  Compliance with the implementation in the workplace of COSHH regulations and the reading of safety data sheets of materials utilised during tasks. Timely reporting of H&S related issues that require management attention​Technical Experience and Qualifications:​Recognised level of Survival Equipment training (Essential).Demonstrable practical experience in the maintenance Survival Equipment (Essential).Previous experience of working within the MRP145 or Military environment (Desirable).Q-SE-NVG, Q-SE-CPLB and AvMed (Highly Desirable).The ability to hold/pass UK SC level security vetting (Essential).Full UK driving Licence (Desirable).Flexible/adaptable work ethos (Essential).​Skills Profile:​A proven track record in a Survival Equipment role within the aviation sectorFamiliar with working to demanding deadlinesEvidence of air and functional safety education and knowledge, especially in the aviation sectorWilling to develop further skillsAbility to operate within a team/corporate ethos​​