Senior Corporate Aircraft Mechanic (Nights)

Posted 24 March 2026
Salary £40,000 plus £5,000 night shift premium
LocationStansted Mountfitchet
Job type Permanent
Discipline Aviation Recruitment
ReferenceJ64693/SCAMECH/Stan/Telf

Job description

​MPI have a requirement for a Permanent Senior Corporate Mechanic to work on site at Stansted Airport.

Rate of pay Basic £40,000 + £5,000 night shift premium

Hours to be worked and shift pattern- 5, 5, 4, 4, 19.00-07.00

JOB PURPOSE:

The Senior Corporate Aircraft Mechanic is to assist the Licensed Engineers on night shift in the running of a designated zone of an aircraft maintenance input. He/she is also required to deputise for the Licensed Engineer, taking control of the zone and liaising with the Hangar supervision.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

To ensure that his/her work is completed to the latest technical data

Work carried out meets the highest quality standard and meets regulatory standards

Accountable for the organisation and timely execution of work carried by direct reports in his / her assigned area of responsibility

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Carrying out maintenance tasks as directed by the Licensed Engineer and ensuring all relevant paperwork is correctly filled in

• Ensuring good housekeeping within the hangar environment and associated

workshops. Paying particular attention to his/her designated work area

• Ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with relevant company and Health and Safety procedures

• So far as quality is concerned, he is to ensure that all contract staff under their control are properly directed, have comprehensive work instructions, and adequately briefed on each activity and understand and work to the quality system as defined in part 3 (quality systems) of the company MOE

• The organisation and control of labour within his/her area of responsibility in conjunction with the licensed engineer

• The raising of work cards and requisitions as directed by the Licensed Engineer

• To carry out and supervise aircraft towing manoeuvres using the company tug equipment

• Ensuring company Vehicles, Tooling and Equipment are kept in good condition

• Constantly seek improvement in all activities to maximise productivity and minimise cost

• Communicating the progress of inputs/projects daily by written reports and daily meetings

• Any other duties that may be required by the Shift Supervisors, Hangar Manager and/or by the Head of Maintenance

• Any other duties that may from time to time be required

Authorities:

• To request and provide assistance to the Hangar Supervisor / Deputy Head of Maintenance and Head of Maintenance

• To request assistance from other departments

Qualifications Prerequisites:

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role

• Preferably to have Business Jet experience but client may consider candidates who have at least 5 years trade experience

• Completed a recognised aircraft mechanic apprenticeship

• Computer literate with experience in ERP software and Microsoft Office.

• Excellent organisational and communication skills

• Full Clean UK Driving Licence

Other Specifications:

• Highly organised and able to prioritise work in a fast-paced environment.

• Maintain strict company and customer confidentiality.

• Attend and pass successfully all mandatory training & assessments according

to the area of activity