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Frequently Asked Questions:

• How many Mechanical Transport Officer jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 42 Mechanical Transport Officer jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Mechanical Transport Officer do?

  Tasks required include:

  • Plans and prepares work and test schedules based on specifications and drawings.
  • Sets up equipment, undertakes tests, takes readings, performs calculations and records and interprets data.
  • Prepares estimates of materials, equipment and labour required for engineering projects.
  • Diagnoses and detects faults and implements procedures to maintain efficient operation of systems and equipment.
  • Inspects completed aircraft maintenance work to certify that it meets standards and the aircraft is ready for operation;.
  • Visits and advises clients on the use and servicing of mechanical and chemical engineering products and services.
  • Provides health and safety inductions and adheres to health and safety procedures.
  • Completes documentation such as project records, safety reports.
  • Carries out stock takes.

• What are the entry requirements for a Mechanical Transport Officer?

  Entrants to training usually possess GCSEs/S grades. Vocational training consists either of full-time study for a BTEC/SQA award followed by two years on-the-job training, or an apprenticeship leading to a qualification at Level 3 or 4. An NVQ/SVQ in Aircraft Engineering Maintenance at Level 3 plus further professional qualifications are required to become a licensed aircraft engineer.