Job Description

Bombardier's Business Aircraft London Service Centre in Biggin Hill is part of an award-winning network and is the flagship of Bombardier's European operation. This Base and Line Maintenance Centre is the fastest-growing Service Centre in Europe and the largest Business Aircraft OEM in the UK. The facility has the capabilities to perform an array of maintenance checks, modifications and upgrades all from this site. Only 14 miles from London, Bombardier's Biggin Hill Service Centre is ideally located to support operators in the UK region and beyond.

In your role you will,

The role is intended as an Interior Specialist role, but fall under the job category of Mechanic
Adhere to Bombardier General Work Requirements Fabricate, install and refurbish aircraft interior equipment and furnishings per work order or customer request. This may include items such as carpeting and upholstery on seats, card tables, side panels, glare shield, aircraft cabinets, card tables and side panels


Comply with environmental health / safety policies / procedures


Participate in 5-S activities


Perform work in a safe and timely manner and document all work performed per appropriate manuals and regulations


Perform mechanical / electrical removals and installations


Assist with other maintenance disciplines


Travel for international assignments or assist with maintenance at off-site locations if required


Perform additional work on drop-ins and planned maintenance within the facility during slow periods of unplanned work if required


Clean Aircraft as required


Coordinate workload, overtime and job assignments for team members in assigned functional area


Provide technical guidance and expertise to assigned employees in order to promote acquisition of technical proficiency and trouble shoot problems for assigned area(s)


Monitor day-to-day activities for assigned area and report issues and risks to immediate supervisor


Provide verbal and written turnover reports indicating status of work progress


Oversee employee activities and document as required using Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM), Sheet metal Repair Manuals (SRMs), Service Bulletin (SBs), scripts and tally books


Assist in establishing a training plan for assigned area

As our ideal candidate

You typically have a minimum of 5 years of Interiors experience (i.e. previous wood finish and soft goods experience (i.e., auto, RV, boat, etc.) or a minimum of 3 years of experience with a minimum of 2 years leadership / supervisory experience


You typically have a minimum of 1 year of corporate aircraft experience (Bombardier experience preferred)


You exhibit effective leadership skills


You demonstrate planning / organizational and time management skills necessary to prioritize, assign and coordinate workload of team members within a multiple project setting


You have the interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with assigned employees, other business areas, contractors and customers


You will demonstrate mechanical aptitude


You have Basic PC skills


You will demonstrate the ability to communicate in both written and verbal form on individual and / or aircraft status


You have experience interpreting engineering drawings


You will demonstrate the ability to break down cabinets remove hardware, inlay etc.


You will demonstrate ability to strip finish utilising heat and scraper


You have experience with sanding and prepping raw veneer and hardwood for finish including touching up defects in veneer


You have the ability to mix match and apply stains and paints on new veneers


You have knowledge on spraying polyester base coats and urethane top coats


You have experience with Aircraft touch up


You will demonstrate the ability to mask and unmask components for finish process
Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected Characteristics to apply.


Whether your candidacy is moving on to the next step of the hiring process or not, we will keep you informed by email or by phone.



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