Aircraft Engineer - Avionics

Draken; England; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension matching (up to 12%)

Bonus incentives

Discounted PMI

Electric car scheme

Tech vouchers

Wellbeing programmes

Descripción de la vacante

Draken is recruiting an Avionics Aircraft Engineer in the United Kingdom to support maintenance and aircraft servicing duties. The role involves daily checks, scheduled maintenance, and defect rectification under supervision, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

We seek candidates with aircraft engineering experience, strong English, and a practical hands-on approach. Flexible hours support aircraft recoveries, with a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay.

Formación

• Good technical English (written and spoken)
• Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship with modules in English, Maths and Physics
• Experience in service or commercial aircraft engineering/operations (desirable)
• Ability to work safely following risk assessments and technical instructions
• Dexterity with basic maintenance hand tools
• Physically fit to perform maintenance tasks on board aircraft
• Customer-focused with strong communication skills
• Willingness to work flexible hours for aircraft recoveries

Responsabilidades

• Participate in Safety Management System (SMS) reporting and drive safety improvements
• Receive/dispatch and service allocated aircraft, perform daily checks and scheduled maintenance
• Carry out maintenance per OEM data and company procedures
• Certify work within authorised scope and sign off actions
• Complete worksheets and report defects to supervising LAE
• Issue extension work cards to document task breakdowns
• Maintain control of materials and tools in use for tasks

Conocimientos

Good technical English

Basic mathematics

Aircraft engineering experience

Risk & safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Medical fitness

Team oriented

Customer focus

Self-motivation

Confidence and assertiveness

Continuous improvement mindset

Organisational values adherence

Security clearance (UK/ITAR)

MS Office literacy

Human Factors knowledge

Educación

Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship

Herramientas

MS Office suite

Descripción del empleo

Draken offer exciting careers that matter.

We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people.

Draken also believes in fair reward and recognition for our employees. As such, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including up to 12% matching pension contributions, bonus incentives, discounted PMI, electric car scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes and much more.

The Role

Working Pattern - 40 hours per week, either Mon - Fri, 4 day week, 554 shift to suit applicant.

Shift allowance is applicable for 554 shift

We are currently recruiting for an Avionics Aircraft Engineer to support aircraft maintenance activities to the appointed Crew Chief B2. The successful candidate will also need to have an awareness of all associated and related Aircraft Maintenance regulations and to work safely in accordance with the Company procedures at all times.

Key Responsibilities

To be an active participant in the Safety Management System (SMS) reporting culture and work towards safety improvements at all times.

Responsible to the nominated supervisor for the receipt / dispatch and servicing of allocated aircraft which include, daily checks, scheduled maintenance, component replacements, defect rectification / repairs, mandatory inspections, re-configuration of aircraft, and aircraft servicing / refuelling under the supervision of the allocated Licensed Aircraft Engineer.

Conducting all maintenance tasks on the aircraft in accordance with approved data contained within OEM maintenance publications and ensure compliance with published company procedures.

Carry out tasks to the best of their ability and certify any work within the terms of any company authorisations held.

Sign and date all maintenance actions performed within a timely manner.

Complete worksheets/work cards during the course of maintenance activities and report any additional defects found to the supervising LAE.

Issue extension work cards as required to ensure a sufficient breakdown of tasks or recording of additional defects. Upon completion of tasks, deliver completed worksheets to the supervising LAE for inspection.

To be particularly responsible for the maintenance of aircraft tasks allocated to them by their supervisor.

The control of any material or Company equipment provided for the task. Maintaining full compliance to tool control and loose article procedures during the course of aircraft maintenance.

Experience / Skills / Qualifications

Personal Skills/Abilities -

Good technical English (written and spoken) & basic mathematics

Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship which included modules such as English, Maths and Physics

Experience of service or commercial aircraft engineering/operations (desirable)

Ability to work safely in line with risk assessments and technical instructions

• Good dexterity and an ability to use basic maintenance hand tools in a safe manner
• Medically fit and able to perform maintenance tasks within the scope of the organisation

Trustworthy, motivated team member and physically fit to undertake manual tasks around and on board the aircraft

Team oriented

Good motivational qualities

An ability to work safely while maintaining tight delivery deadlines

Customer focussed with exceptional personal and communication skills

Self-motivated, Confident, and assertive

Able to adopt and follow the principles of continuous improvement

A demonstrated capability to work within and adhere to a defined set of organisational values

A willingness to work flexible hours to assist in aircraft recoveries Educational Vocational Qualifications

Experience on pressurised and/or Un-pressurised aircraft.

IT literacy with previous experience of the MS Office suite

Security cleared to meet current UK and ITAR requirements in support of the business

Human Factors knowledge

Our employee values

Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all.

At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect.

We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications.

In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required.

Whether it is adversarial support, electronic attack or customised rotary-wing training, we offer the most accurate and advanced readiness training in the industry. Our vast, differentiated fleet, cutting edge hardware and experienced instructors are engaged to help your mission take off.

Being ready is not only a matter of when. But where. We provide services in the UK, US and across the NATO countries. Making sure that our allies can manoeuvre around defeat and prepare to prevail.