Aircraft Fitter - Airframe Assemblies Ltd

Airframe Assemblies Ltd; Sandown; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Airframe Assemblies Ltd. is seeking an Airframe Fitter to assemble sub-components like fuselage frames and wing ribs, drilling, riveting and bolting to tight tolerances. You will also work on major assemblies such as fuselage, wings, tail units and flight controls.

Training will be provided to gain stamp approval, with emphasis on accurate technical record-keeping and adherence to drawings. Ideally you have NVQ Level 2 / City & Guilds in Fitting or an applicable apprenticeship, plus relevant

Qualifications

• Experience reading engineering drawings and applying tolerances.
• Detail-oriented with good hand skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and keep accurate records.
• Willingness to undergo training to gain stamp approval.

Responsibilities

• Assemble sub-components such as fuselage frames and wing ribs from premade sheet metal details.
• Drill off, rivet and bolt components to precise tolerances.
• Construct major assemblies: fuselage, wings, tail units, flight controls.
• Training will be provided to gain stamp approval.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand skills

Self-motivation

Engineering drawings

Instruction following

Record keeping

Education

NVQ Level 2 / City & Guilds in Fitting

Recognised apprenticeship

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Job description

Airframe Assemblies is a small company established 1985 to preserve the legacy of predominantly second world war aircraft and has built its international reputation upon the quality of its workmanship. Within the Warbird Restoration Industry, it is known as the world’s premier restorer of Supermarine Spitfire Airframes. Using traditional hand skills our small team lovingly restore these iconic aircraft to their former glory, returning them to the skies where they belong. Many of the aircraft restored by us feature in TV shows and films as well as UK and International Air Displays.

Job Summary

We are looking for an individual to join our team of Airframe Fitters, this will entail assembly of sub-components such as fuselage frames and wing ribs from kits of premade sheet metal details, accurately building them in layout boards and jigs. These components will need to be carefully drilled off, riveted and bolted together.

In addition to the sub-assembly bench work our Fitters are also required to build major assemblies such as Fuselage, Wings, Tail Units and Flight Controls and the work is varied and interesting.

Training will be provided in order to gain stamp approval.

Essential Skills

• Keen attention to detail and ability to work to fine tolerances
• Good hand skills
• Pro-active and able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to read an engineering Technical Drawing
• Ability to follow instruction
• Ability to maintain accurate technical records of work conducted.

Desirable Skills

• NVQ Level 2/City & Guilds in Fitting or a recognised fitting indentured apprenticeship OR sufficient relevant experience as an Aircraft Fitter
• Previous experience of fabrication in metal (similar trades considered such as Marine and Automotive).
• A keen interest in Vintage aircraft and history.
• Tool making
• Use of machinery such Lathes and Mills