About Us
Planeguard Aviation Group began by detailing private jets across the UK. Today we hold the aircraft wash contract for the RAF Mildenhall fleet, caring for CV-22 Ospreys, KC-135 Stratotankers and C-130J Hercules. We are a growing, specialist team, and we invest in training our people from day one.
The Role
We are looking for Aircraft Wash Technicians to join us in our aircraft hangar at RAF Mildenhall. You will wet wash and lubricate military aircraft to contract standards, working as part of a close team in a safety first environment.
What You'll
Be Doing
- Carrying out aircraft wash tasks on the fuselage and technical areas using chemicals, and completing aircraft lubrication on components, supporting safer flights and corrosion upkeep
- Assessing, identifying and containing corrosion noted on aircraft
- Completing maintenance paperwork and using government-approved systems, such as MIS for aircraft maintenance logs and TCMax for tool accountability
- Carrying out FOD (foreign object debris) checks and ensuring the aircraft and environment are safe from damage and defects
- Carrying out housekeeping tasks relevant to the upkeep of the office and hangar working areas
Who We're
Looking For
- You must be confident working unassisted at heights of up to 12 metres
- Proficient in use or certified for the use of scissor and boom lifts. If not, we will train and certify you.
- Able to learn and retain information. There are many safety critical tasks to remember, and we work on continuous improvement
- A sound understanding of health and safety legislation. For US citizens and service members, OSHA is the equivalent
- For US military personnel: AF 3902, signed off by your group commander
- For US military personnel: Able to commit to a minimum of 20 hours per month
- For US military personnel: Either in the UK under the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) for on-base employment, or holding a National Insurance number and UK right to work documentation for both on and off-base employment
Requirements
This is a role on a United States Air Force installation. The following are essential and verified before any offer is confirmed:
- If you are a US citizen or service member, an active security clearance is required
- For all other applicants, we will sponsor and apply for your Security Clearance (SC) with the Ministry of Defence
- Visa sponsorship is not available through the company. All applicants should already be based in the United Kingdom
- All applicants should have no criminal convictions or driving endorsements, and a five-year checkable history covering employment, education and residence. Time spent outside the UK for more than 30 consecutive days in the last 5 years may require extra supporting documents.
Benefits
- All US nationals gain access to the Base Exchange (BX), commissary and may access tax-free gas/fuel on base
- Planeguard supplies all required PPE and uniform
- Free on-site gym for all colleagues
- Access to our staff benefits hub: mental wellbeing support, plus corporate discounts on car hire and hotels
Ready to join us?
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