Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating worldwide for more than 35 years. We work with some of the industry’s best-known companies who demand the highest standard of service.  

We are currently recruiting for the following position on behalf of our global aviation client, a leading aerospace tooling support company. Our client is a world-renowned specialist in the design, manufacturing, and servicing of aircraft tooling, engine tooling, engine stands, and aviation ground support equipment. If you are a dynamic, services technician we would like to hear from you.

Job Title: Services Technician – Mechanical
Location: Limoges-Fourches, Seine-et-Marne
Contract Type: Permanent, Fulltime
Package: Competitive salary

As a Service Mechanic Technician, you will carry out maintenance, repair, load-testing, inspection, and technical expertise on aeronautical tooling and ground support equipment. Beyond executing work instructions, you will use your technical know-how and diagnostic skills to identify malfunctions symptoms and root causes, propose repair methods, and ensure reliable and safe equipment for our customers. This hands-on position requires autonomy, adaptability, and a strong mechanical background.             
In this role, your responsibilities include:
 

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, repairs, modifications, and preventive maintenance mainly on mechanical and hydraulic aeronautical tooling (lifting equipment, support tools, measuring tools, GSE).
• Carry out technical expertise, functional tests, and load tests to validate the conformity of repaired equipment.
• Autonomously establish diagnostic methods and propose repair solutions when standard procedures are not sufficient.
• Dismantle, reassemble, adjust, and calibrate equipment, ensuring accuracy and compliance with technical standards.
• Conduct quality control checks before shipment and prepare equipment for delivery to customers.
• Perform on-site interventions at customer locations (airlines, MROs, OEMs) when required.
• Contribute to services quotations in coordination with the Customer Service Manager or Field Service Engineers.
• Ensure proper use of ERP and workshop documentation to track work progress and maintain records.
• Maintain workshop organization: cleanliness, tooling storage, stock management, and compliance with safety rules.

Principal skills:
 

• Technical diploma or vocational degree in mechanics (automotive, motorcycle, heavy vehicles, agricultural machinery, industrial mechanics, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in mechanical repair and maintenance (hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical systems).
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation.
• Manual dexterity, precision, and a practical approach to problem-solving.
• Basic knowledge of welding, machining, or other special processes is an asset.
• Experience with diagnostic tools and testing equipment.
• Technical English (reading and writing) required.
• Forklift, welding and lifting equipment certification would be appreciated.

To be successful in your application you will need to be
 

• Adaptable, proactive, problem-solving mindset, able to adapt to unforeseen technical issues.
• Autonomous and hands-on, with strong practical problem-solving skills.
• Organized, rigorous, and safety conscious.
• Team player willing to contribute to continuous improvement with a commitment to quality and efficiency.

To be successful in your application you will need to have the right to work in France at the time of application.