Avionic Technician

DCS Recruitment; Bournemouth; Presencial; GBP 38 000 - 46 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary £42,188 per annum

Shift allowance £5,000 per annum

Permanent position

Flexible working pattern options

Ongoing training and development

Resumo da oferta

DCS Recruitment in Bournemouth is seeking an Avionic Technician to join a well-established aviation organisation. Reporting to Crew Chief or Licensed Aircraft Engineer (B2), you will carry out avionics maintenance in compliance with procedures and regulatory requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced aircraft maintenance professional to develop in a dynamic aviation environment with flexible working patterns and strong safety culture.

Qualificações

• Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant aircraft maintenance principles and standards.
• Experience with pressurised and/or unpressurised aircraft.
• Military or commercial maintenance experience is desirable.
• Proficient English; math/physics basics helpful.
• IT literacy and MS Office proficiency.

Responsabilidades

• Support maintenance activities under supervision of the Licensed Aircraft Engineer.
• Perform servicing, inspections, component replacements and modifications.
• Follow approved data and procedures; complete documentation on time.
• Carry out inspections and reconfigurations as required.
• Ensure quality, safety, and compliance with SMS and regulations.
• Maintain tool control and manage equipment for tasks.
• Assist with aircraft recovery and safety-critical duties.

Conhecimentos

Aircraft maintenance principles

Pressurised aircraft

Unpressurised aircraft

Human factors awareness

Technical English

Maths and physics

Microsoft Office

Technical documentation

Manual dexterity

Work under pressure

Communication & teamwork

Problem solving

Flexible hours

UK security clearance

Formação académica

Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Avionic Technician

Location: Bournemouth

Job Type: Permanent

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:

• Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• 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
• Customer focused
• 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)
• Permanent position
• Flexible working pattern options
• Opportunity to work within a highly skilled aviation engineering environment
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

INDENG

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