Aircraft Technician

Matchtech; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems at RAF Marham is seeking an Associate Mechanical Operator to support aircraft maintenance and remediation activities. This role suits former RAF personnel looking to apply military aviation experience within a leading defense programme and teaming with skilled engineering colleagues in a regulated environment.

You will contribute to airworthiness, safety, and compliance by performing structural repairs, metalwork, corrosion control, and fittings on metallic and composite structures,

Qualifications

• RAF veteran or service leaver with aircraft maintenance experience.
• Experience in aircraft structures, mechanical maintenance or flight-line operations.
• Ability to interpret maintenance data, publications and work instructions.
• Understanding of airworthiness, safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out aircraft structural repair, metalwork, and corrosion control activities.
• Prepare metallic and composite aircraft structures for maintenance and repair.
• Drill, ream, and fit aircraft panels and structural components.
• Apply approved adhesive bonding techniques.
• Remove and install aircraft fasteners and associated hardware.
• Follow approved maintenance data, technical publications, and work instructions.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to maintain airworthiness standards.

Skills

RAF veteran

Aircraft maintenance

Mechanical operations

Airworthiness

Technical documentation

Job description

Associate Mechanical Operator - Ideal for RAF Leavers & Ex-Forces Personnel

Security Requirements:

Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK, meet ITAR requirements, and be capable of obtaining UK SC Clearance.

Continuing Your Military Aviation Career

Are you an RAF veteran or soon-to-be Service Leaver with experience in aircraft engineering, maintenance, structures, or mechanical operations?

BAE Systems is seeking an Associate Mechanical Operator to support aircraft maintenance and remediation activities at RAF Marham. This role offers an excellent opportunity for former RAF personnel to apply their military aviation experience within a leading defence programme, working alongside skilled engineering teams in a familiar operational environment.

Whether your background is in aircraft structures, mechanical maintenance, engineering support, or flight-line operations, your understanding of airworthiness, safety, procedural compliance, and teamwork will be highly valued.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carry out aircraft structural repair, metalwork, and corrosion control activities.
• Prepare metallic and composite aircraft structures for maintenance and repair.
• Drill, ream, and fit aircraft panels and structural components.
• Apply approved adhesive bonding techniques.
• Remove and install aircraft fasteners and associated hardware.
• Follow approved aircraft maintenance data, technical publications, and work instructions.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to maintain operational and airworthiness standards.

We welcome applications from:

• RAF Aircraft Technicians (Mechanical, Structures, Avionics, or General Engineering backgrounds)
• Service leavers with aircraft maintenance and engineering experience
• Personnel familiar with military aviation safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Experience working on aircraft metallic and composite structures.
• Ability to interpret and follow technical publications and maintenance instructions.
• Competence in drilling, reaming, fitting, and fastener installation.
• Understanding of aircraft repair and bonding techniques.
• Strong awareness of Human Factors, Safety Management, and Error Reduction principles.
• Experience working within regulated maintenance environments and quality systems.

Why This Role Suits Ex-RAF Personnel

• Based at RAF Marham, working within a military aviation environment.
• Opportunity to continue supporting UK Defence capability.
• Utilise the technical skills, discipline, and attention to detail developed during military service.
• Work alongside defence and aerospace professionals who understand the value of Armed Forces experience.
• Excellent opportunity for Service Leavers looking to transition into long-term aerospace and defence careers.

Apply Today

If you've served in the RAF and have experience in aircraft engineering, maintenance, structures, or mechanical operations, we'd love to hear from you. Join BAE Systems at RAF Marham and continue your aviation career within one of the UK's leading defence programmes.