Slide Technician

Job description

Carrying out routine manual inspections of aircraft emergency safety equipment, including life rafts, escape slides and helicopter floats. Following and adhering to written procedures and working in accordance with CMM's regarding the servicing and repair of equipment. Working to the required health, safety and environmental standards. Playing a central role within the business ensuring customers jobs are completing on time and to a high standard in line with customer expectations and industry standards

·  • Carry out surveys and assessments of equipment for repair; providing details of any work required to the Workshop Administrator to enable the Front Office to provide quotes to customers
·  • Review any consumables required for the job and allocate spare parts as needed based on the works order
·  • Review service bulletins or amendments associated with or required for the particular job
·  • Complete all necessary repairs and repacking
·  • Ensure the accurate and timely completion of repair reports and job packs
·  • Work with and support other technicians within the wider workshop environment
·  • Ensure that the quality of own work and repairs is maintained to a high standard
·  • Work in line with industry standards and regulations; referring to the CMM at all times

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 81,000 employees and holds, alone or in partnership, world or European leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and Innovation roadmap.

Safran is featured on the "Happy at work" rankings. The Group places fourth on the Capital ranking for best employers in France.

Safran Aerosystems is a world leader in evacuation slides and oxygen systems. It is also a major supplier of safety systems, as well as fluid systems for airplanes and helicopters.

Desired profile

Job requirements

Essential:

·  • Previous experience in a hands on/manual engineering role
·  • Previous experience working with hand tools
·  • Previous experience in carrying out surveys and inspecting for damage
·  • Previous mechanical experience
·  • Ability to understand and follow technical documentation such as CMM's
·  • Good literacy and numeracy skills
·  • Ability to analyse and identify faults
·  • Good verbal communication skills
·  • Excellent attention to detail
·  • Well organised with the ability to manage time and work to tight deadlines.
·  • Diplomatic when faced with issues.
·  • Self-motivated
·  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
·  • Able to work and liaise with people at all levels of the business

Desirable:

·  • Previous engineering experience within an Aerospace environment
·  • Previous safety equipment experience in an aerospace environment
·  • Experience of working in line with industry specific regulations including EASA Part 145, FAA, TCCA

Company information

Safran Aerosystems

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 81,000 employees and holds, alone or in partnership, world or European leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and Innovation roadmap.

Safran is featured on the "Happy at work" rankings. The Group places fourth on the Capital ranking for best employers in France.

Safran Aerosystems is a world leader in evacuation slides and oxygen systems. It is also a major supplier of safety systems, as well as fluid systems for airplanes and helicopters.