Aviation Avionic Technician: £5k Shift Allowance, Flexible

DCS Engineering; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance of £5,000 per annum (5

Flexible working patterns

Ongoing training and careerdevelopment

Job summary

DCS Engineering is seeking an Avionic Technician to join its aviation maintenance team. Reporting to the Crew Chief or Licensed Aircraft Engineer, you will perform avionics maintenance and ensure work complies with procedures and regulatory requirements.

The role offers a 40-hour week with flexibility. Salary is £42,188 per annum plus a £5,000 shift allowance for the 5-5-4 shift pattern; other patterns offer flexible working options and ongoing training in a dynamic aviation environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance principles.
• Experience working on pressurised and/or unpressurised aircraft.
• Previous military or commercial aircraft maintenance experience (desirable).
• Human Factors awareness.
• Good technical English, both written and verbal.
• Basic mathematics and physics knowledge.
• IT literacy with experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and maintenance manuals.
• Good manual dexterity and safe use of aircraft maintenance tools.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure whilst maintaining high standards of workmanship.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Flexible attitude towards working hours to support operational requirements.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain the required UK security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support aircraft maintenance under supervision of the Licensed Aircraft Engineer.
• Carry out servicing, daily inspections, scheduled maintenance, and component replacements.
• Perform maintenance tasks per approved data and procedures.
• Complete inspections and aircraft reconfigurations as required.
• Document maintenance worksheets and work cards accurately and promptly.
• Report additional defects to the supervising engineer.
• Ensure work meets quality standards and authorisation limits.
• Maintain tool control and prevent foreign object debris (FOD).
• Take responsibility for equipment and materials allocated to tasks.
• Promote Safety Management System culture.
• Work safely following risk assessments, instructions, and aviation regs.
• Support aircraft recovery activities when needed.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

English communication

Manual dexterity

IT literacy

Documentation interpretation

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary: £42,188 per annum + shift allowance if you work the shift

Hours: 40 hours per week

Working Pattern

This position offers flexibility with either:

• Monday to Friday
• 4-day working week
• 5-5-4 shift pattern (shift allowance of £5,000 per annum payable when working the 5-5-4 shift)

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an Avionic Technician to join a well-established aviation organisation supporting aircraft maintenance operations. Reporting to the nominated Crew Chief or Licensed Aircraft Engineer (B2), you will carry out avionics maintenance activities while ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved maintenance procedures and regulatory requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced aircraft maintenance professional looking to develop their career within a dynamic aviation environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support aircraft maintenance activities under the direction of the supervising Licensed Aircraft Engineer.
• Carry out aircraft servicing, daily inspections, scheduled maintenance, component replacements, defect rectification and aircraft modifications.
• Perform maintenance tasks in accordance with approved maintenance data and company procedures.
• Complete mandatory inspections and aircraft reconfigurations as required.
• Accurately complete maintenance documentation, worksheets and work cards in a timely manner.
• Report any additional defects identified during maintenance to the supervising engineer.
• Ensure all work is completed to the required quality standards and within company authorisation limits.
• Maintain full compliance with tool control and foreign object debris (FOD) procedures.
• Take responsibility for company equipment and materials allocated to maintenance tasks.
• Promote and actively contribute to a strong Safety Management System (SMS) culture.
• Work safely at all times in accordance with risk assessments, technical instructions and aviation regulations.
• Support aircraft recovery activities when required.

Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance principles.
• Experience working on pressurised and/or unpressurised aircraft.
• Previous military or commercial aircraft maintenance experience (desirable).
• Human Factors awareness.
• Good technical English, both written and verbal.
• Basic mathematics and physics knowledge.
• IT literacy with experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and maintenance manuals.
• Good manual dexterity and safe use of aircraft maintenance tools.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure whilst maintaining high standards of workmanship.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Flexible attitude towards working hours to support operational requirements.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain the required UK security clearance.

Personal Attributes

We're looking for someone who is:

• Safety conscious
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Team oriented
• Motivated and adaptable
• Confident and professional
• Committed to continuous improvement
• Able to work to tight deadlines without compromising quality or safety

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £42,188 per annum
• £5,000 annual shift allowance (when working the 5-5-4 shift pattern)
• Flexible working pattern options
• Opportunity to work within a highly skilled aviation engineering environment
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

If you are interested please apply and Max Carr from DCS will be in touch