Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
LM Careers
On-site
United Kingdom
Mechanics / Aircraft Maintenance
Job Description
Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions and complex program management for global security, civil and commercial markets. Simply stated, our mission is to be the world’s leading global security and aerospace company. To achieve this mission, RMS draws on its core capabilities in advanced platforms and weapons, C4ISR, global sustainment, training and sensors.
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to be based at Culdrose, Cornwall to plan, coordinate, direct, and/or perform engineering assignments involving specifications for, and design changes or alterations to, aircraft, engines, systems, components, and field or shop equipment. This will be to support MAWS and LM-STAR.
LM-STAR is a critical asset that ensures high mission capability rates for some of the military’s most complex platforms – and Lockheed Martin’s PBL program is its service counterpart that sustains station availability.
MAWS is a Merlin Avionics Workshop.
The role will involve:
Business Environment
Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions and complex program management for global security, civil and commercial markets. Simply stated, our mission is to be the world’s leading global security and aerospace company. To achieve this mission, RMS draws on its core capabilities in advanced platforms and weapons, C4ISR, global sustainment, training and sensors.
What we offer you
At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:
Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions and complex program management for global security, civil and commercial markets. Simply stated, our mission is to be the world’s leading global security and aerospace company. To achieve this mission, RMS draws on its core capabilities in advanced platforms and weapons, C4ISR, global sustainment, training and sensors.
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to be based at Culdrose, Cornwall to plan, coordinate, direct, and/or perform engineering assignments involving specifications for, and design changes or alterations to, aircraft, engines, systems, components, and field or shop equipment. This will be to support MAWS and LM-STAR.
LM-STAR is a critical asset that ensures high mission capability rates for some of the military’s most complex platforms – and Lockheed Martin’s PBL program is its service counterpart that sustains station availability.
MAWS is a Merlin Avionics Workshop.
The role will involve:
- 3rd line support engineering work. The parts come off the aircraft and we test and repair (If we can) and send it back out to the Navy. Experience beforehand is essential working in a section called MAWS.
- Carry out Servicing, Repair, Integration, Test and Modification of Merlin Avionic and associated Test Systems within a Workshop, Training Environment, and On Aircraft.
- Work independently under consultative direction towards predetermined long-range goals and objectives.
- Responsible for the Corrective / Preventative / Scheduled / Condition Based Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul and Test including Configuration, Calibration, Embodiment of Modifications and satisfaction of Technical Instructions of Avionic and Test Systems supported in Workshops, Training Facilities and On Aircraft as required.
- Engineering assignments to be performed and complied with in accordance with LM / Military Aviation Authority Regulatory Governance and Policy.
- Work on complex technical problems, recognising, developing and delivering solutions which are highly innovative.
- Support Closed Loop Analysis activities, developing solutions improving product support and asset availability.
- Act as MAWS Occupational / Environment / Safety / Health Representative.
- Attends all LM & MOD Safety Meetings.
- Manages all Risk Assessments / COSHH / SYPOL Data Sheets.
- Manages / Controls all Procurement / Storage / of Petrol Oils and Lubricants / Inflammables.
- Coordinate, deliver and develop MAWS associated Training Courses as required.
- Provide guidance and Continuation Training within the workshop to promote personal development and to maintain a high level of continuity.
- Liaise with the On-Site Support Team, In Service Support Engineers and Equipment Manufacturers on technical issues affecting Depth Capability.
- Execute primary Avionic Engineering and secondary ancillary tasking / activities as requested in support of LM Program / Functional / Organisational objectives.
- When requested provide deployed engineering support to Automated Test Stations (LMSTAR / eCASS), Aircraft, Avionic / Test Systems and Equipment detached from Main Support Base – UK and Foreign.
- Field Service Team (FST) SME for assigned In Service Retrofit Upgrades / Aircraft Support Activities.
Lockheed Martin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and reflect our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By engaging with all our employees' diverse talents and experiences every day, we can innovate different and better, creating cutting edge solutions and unparalleled customer value.
We know that diversity of thought leads to better solutions for our customers. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we’d love to hear how you might contribute to our mission and our team and would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the criteria set out in our job advert. In addition, we are committed to inclusion of all individuals and will make reasonable adjustments to our applications process. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact recruitment.lmuk@global.lmco.com or call 023 92 458 000.
- Experience of Military Rotary Wing Helicopter Avionic Systems implemented at Depth and Forward within MAE – Certifying & Support Staff with Supervisory Responsibilities.
- MAWS or LM-STAR experience. LM-STAR is a critical asset that ensures high mission capability rates for some of the military’s most complex platforms – and Lockheed Martin’s PBL program is its service counterpart that sustains station availability. MAWS is a Merlin Avionics Workshop.
- Comprehensive academic knowledge, awareness and understanding of MAA Regulatory Publications, the key principles of Air Safety and Continuing Airworthiness Engineering.
- Relevant experience of the required aspects of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) - Availability, Reliability, Maintainability Techniques and Analysis.
- Inclusive notional insight and experience of Supply Chain Management Principles and Procedures.
- Health and Safety Awareness – IOSH Working / Managing Safely.
- Total cognizance with Electrostatic Sensitive Semiconductor Devices and Electrostatic Discharge Protected Area policy and regulations.
- Defence Train the Trainer (DTTT) & Defence Workplace Trainer (DWT) experience / qualified.
- Computer literate to ECDL standard or equivalent.
Business Environment
Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions and complex program management for global security, civil and commercial markets. Simply stated, our mission is to be the world’s leading global security and aerospace company. To achieve this mission, RMS draws on its core capabilities in advanced platforms and weapons, C4ISR, global sustainment, training and sensors.
What we offer you
At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:
- Private Medical Insurance
- Competitive Pension
- Dental
- Critical Illness
- Life Assurance
- Travel Insurance
- Employee discounts for top high street shops
- Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
- Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
- Reimbursement for a professional membership
- Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave