Job Title: Aircraft Fitter
Job Type: Permanent
Location: RAF Brize Norton based, with occasional travel required.
Working Hours: 5 on, 5 off, 4 on (Day shifts) - 07:00 to 19:00
Salary: Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Due to the nature of this role, you must already be eligible to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship cannot currently be offered.
Who We Are & What's on Offer
Our client, a trusted leader in aerospace and defence, is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Fitter to join their team at Brize Norton.
What You'll Be Doing
As an Aircraft Fitter, you'll play a key role in delivering safe, compliant and effective maintenance, repairs and modifications to the aircraft.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain & Repair Aircraft
- Responsible for the maintenance of the aircraft and safe use of ground equipment.
- Carry out aircraft modifications and light structural work when required.
Work to Technical Standards
- Accurately navigate and interpret aircraft maintenance documentation.
- Complete all aircraft paperwork to a high standard.
Operate Safely & Compliantly
- Comply with organisational policies, MOE procedures and supporting manuals.
- Follow company Safety Management System (SMS) reporting procedures.
- Adhere to AAG DS safety policy and all Health & Safety requirements (COSHH, working at height, manual handling).
Create a Safe Working Environment
- Maintain a clean, safe workspace using a "clean as you go" approach.
- Identify and rectify existing or potential unsafe conditions.
Drive Continuous Improvement
- Actively embrace and contribute to a strong Continuous Improvement (CI) culture.
What You'll Need to Bring
Essential Requirements
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK (sponsorship cannot be offered).
- Valid aircraft standards-based qualification (Apprenticeship/NVQ Level 3) or relevant academic qualification/traineeship with minimum 3 years' experience (or ability to satisfy Training/Maintenance management team).
- Current Human Factors (initial & refresher), EWIS and SFAR 88 certification.
- Knowledge of aeronautical regulations.
- Fluency in written and verbal English.
- Ability to successfully complete MOD security clearance.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience on A400M, Airbus, propeller or wide-body aircraft.
- Exposure to AirN@v and AMOS systems.
- Awareness of Military Aviation Authority (MAA) MRP Part 145 regulations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated leadership capability and strong organisational skills.
- IPAF/MEWP familiarisation.
Ready to launch your next mission?
If you are an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Fitter looking for a new opportunity within the aerospace industry, we encourage you to apply now and join our client's expert team.
