Vista Aircraft Maintenance is the in-house maintenance provider for the Vista Members’ fleet, which comprises an unrivalled fleet of light, super mid-size, long-range and ultra-long-range aircraft. Vista Aircraft Maintenance has multiple maintenance hubs strategically located across the U.S. and Europe. By investing in internal maintenance, Vista is able to prioritize the highest standards of service, safety, security, reliability, and value, demonstrating a continued commitment to providing a seamless service to clients globally. Vista Aircraft Maintenance offers a robust regional support network for Vista’s growing fleet, with one the leading base maintenance facilities in the world.

VistaJet is an operating partner of Vista, the world’s leading private aviation group. Vista integrates a unique portfolio of brands offering asset-free solutions to cover all key aspects of business aviation. The Group's mission is to lead the change to provide clients with the most advanced flying services at the very best value, anytime, anywhere around the world.

We are recruiting experienced Aircraft Mechanics to join our teams in Farnborough.

You will be responsible for carrying out non-certifying aircraft maintenance, repair, and servicing tasks in accordance with company procedures, safety regulations, and the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and/or EASA Part-145 requirements. The Aircraft Mechanic supports Aircraft Managers and Licensed Aircraft Engineers by performing both line and base maintenance to ensure aircraft are airworthy and ready for operation.

• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections on aircraft.
• Support Aircraft Managers and Licensed Aircraft Engineers with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks.
• On individual maintenance inputs, responsible for their safety & quality, tooling and own tooling control, use of maintenance data, acceptance of components, man-hour recording, on-time delivery, materials management, completion of maintenance documentation and aircraft presentation.
• Instigate appropriate actions for all reporting.
• Ensure compliance with all health & safety requirements, regulations and company procedures.
• Ensure the highest standards of aircraft presentation, hangar husbandry and personal appearance in line with company expectations.
• Any other reasonable request from management in line with the Aircraft Mechanic role.

Essential:

• NVQ Level 3 in Aircraft Engineering/Maintenance or equivalent recognised qualification
• Previous experience working in an aviation maintenance environment
• Good understanding of part 145

• Full UK driving license

• Computer Literate

• Ability to work 4,5,5 shift pattern

• Ability to undertake physical elements of the role such as working at height, lifting up to 25kg and mobility to allow for working in confined spaces

Desirable:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of SMS and Just Culture
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to understand work orders, work cards, and refer to and use applicable maintenance data