Avionic Technician

Gold Group Limited; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence maintenance company in Hampshire is looking for skilled Avionic Technicians to execute and certify complex maintenance tasks on military helicopters. This pivotal role contributes to the operational readiness of the UK's Armed Forces, offering a great opportunity for professional growth in a quality-focused environment. Candidates should have a relevant trade apprenticeship and experience in aircraft maintenance. Six positions are available due to program growth.

Qualifications

• Proven background in commercial or defence aircraft maintenance.
• Working knowledge of MAA Regulatory Articles and MRP Part 145.
• Capable of understanding technical information.

Responsibilities

• Execute and certify complex avionic maintenance tasks.
• Perform assembly, disassembly, modification, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Ensure adherence to aviation regulatory approvals and processes.

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Technical document interpretation

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Relevant trade apprenticeship or equivalent trade training

Job description

Are you a skilled Avionic Technician passionate about keeping the UK's military helicopters flying? We are expanding our world-class maintenance team and have 6 brand-new, exciting roles available in Hampshire, UK. This is your chance to contribute to vital defence programs and work in a dynamic, quality-focused environment!

Secure Your Future: We have a wealth of exciting, complex work on key UK military rotary-wing platforms, offering long-term stability and professional growth.

Mission-Critical Role: Directly contribute to the operational readiness of the UK Armed Forces. Your expertise matters!

Quality & Safety Focus: Work within an ethical team culture that prioritises openness, collaboration, first-time quality, and safety management (SMS).

Exceptional Location: Base yourself in beautiful Hampshire, a fantastic place to live and work.

⚙️ The Role: What You'll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities)

As a pivotal member of our Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) organisation, you will be responsible for executing and certifying complex avionic maintenance tasks.

Hands-On Maintenance: Perform assembly, disassembly, modification, troubleshooting, and repair of intricate aircraft avionic systems (electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic) in accordance with approved technical data.

Quality & Compliance: Deliver aircraft maintenance under stringent aviation regulatory approvals (MRP Part 145), ensuring adherence to all processes, accurate work recording, and regulatory compliance.

Technical Expertise: Confidently interpret technical documents, drawings, and publications to execute maintenance activities to the highest standard.

Team Contribution: Control and sequence demanding individual workloads, meet schedule milestones, and potentially provide advice, guidance, or mentoring to peers and trainees.

Risk Management: Actively contribute to our honest reporting culture, mitigating immediate risks and escalating emerging issues promptly.

✅ Are You the Avionic Expert We Need? (Essential Criteria)

We are looking for motivated technicians with a strong background in aviation maintenance.

Qualification: Recognised relevant trade apprenticeship or equivalent trade training.

Experience: Proven background in either commercial or defence aircraft maintenance, with knowledge of general aircraft maintenance practices (e.g., Human Factors, FOD, tool control, health & safety).

Regulatory Knowledge: Working knowledge of MAA Regulatory Articles (RA) and the application of MRP Part 145 within a maintenance environment.

Technical Skills: Capable of understanding and interpreting technical information, and proficient in using IT tools (Microsoft Office Suite).

Security Clearance: Must be a UK Resident with the ability to obtain and maintain a UK Security Check (SC) clearance.

If you are an experienced Avionic Technician ready for a career-defining opportunity working on UK Military Helicopters in Hampshire, we want to hear from you. Six positions are available due to exciting program growth!

Please note: This is a locally hired UK position. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom immediately.