Aircraft Composite Fitter

MPI Limited; Brize Norton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking Aircraft Composite Fitters to work on-site at Brize Norton. The role involves hands-on repairs of C-17 aircraft using composite materials, requiring a recognized qualification in composite repairs and MoD Security Clearance. Competitive salaries, 40 hours per week schedule, and numerous benefits including 25 days leave are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

25 days leave plus 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Discounts at retailers

Qualifications

• Current working knowledge and experience of laminating and trimming composite materials.
• Required MoD Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural and composite repairs on C‑17 aircraft.
• Collaborate effectively with other team members.
• Document all work performed and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Laminating composite materials

Using workshop machines and hand tools

Interpreting engineering drawings

Documenting work performed

Working collaboratively

Education

BTEC/ONC/NVQ Level 3 in Advanced Composite Repairs

Job description

MPI have a requirement for permanent Aircraft Composite fitters to work on site at Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxfordshire.

Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews.

Mon‑Fri Working Regime 40 hours per week.

Shift pattern:

• x 2 weeks of Day Shifts‑ Monday - Friday, (08:00 – 17:00)
• x 1 week of x 4 Evening shifts Mon‑Thu (16:00 – 02:00)

25 days leave plus 8 bank holidays.

Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.

Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at client‑managed leisure centres.

Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.

ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.

Overview

Our client has been providing multi‑activity and engineering support since 1997. Our client proudly supports the RAF and MoD, supplying around 20 different services onsite, from engine and aircraft maintenance, to fuelling and ground control services. The client is the largest operating base within the Royal Air Force, providing air transport and air‑to‑air refuelling to the fleet, and as an Aircraft Technician, you will contribute enormously to the vital work carried out here. You'll also be part of the wider team, with 5,800 service personnel, 1,200 contractors and 300 civil servants on site.

The bay is responsible for RAF Brize Norton C‑17 aircraft structural and composite repairs. Work is carried out within the structures bay and on the aircraft, both in the hangar and on the line. The team are required to work at height and in confined spaces on the C‑17 aircraft.

Main Accountabilities

• Current working knowledge and experience of laminating and trimming composite materials. Including but not limited to, Carbon fibre and Fibreglass wet layups, vacuum bagging, hot bonder curing, damage assessment, scarfing, honeycomb core replacement, surface preparation and adhesive preparation and use.
• Competency to operate workshop machines and hand tools.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings, technical manuals, and work instructions.
• Functional IT skills to access technical information and maintenance records.
• Document all work performed and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate effectively with other team members and departments to ensure efficient workflow and high‑quality output.
• Ensure that all repairs and rectification tasks are correctly certified and that records of maintenance carried out are correct and complete.

What you need to do the job

• Working knowledge and experience of laminating and trimming of composite materials.
• Will have successfully completed a recognised BTEC/ONC/NVQ Level 3, or equivalent, or military course in Advanced composite repairs.
• Previous experience on composite manufacture, maintenance, or repair activities.
• MoD Security Clearance. Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees of our client are required to be security cleared to SC level. If successful in your application, we would support you with the SC process. As a guideline only, you would normally need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years.

Due to GDPR processes now implemented, the process with our client once agencies submit you to the portal will be that you will be invited to apply through the ATS (Client Portal). We ask that you complete this task in a timely manner as once completed MPI will be able to submit you to the Client.