Avionic Technician

Morson Group; England; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is recruiting an Avionic Technician based in Hampshire on a contracting basis to support MRO activities for aerospace programmes.

The role requires interpreting technical documents, coordinating work, and ensuring adherence to MAA MRP Part 145 and QA/SMS standards. You will mentor colleagues and manage workloads to deliver on time.

Qualifications

• Recognised trade apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Knowledge of general aircraft maintenance and processes.
• Experience in either commercial or defence would be considered.
• Proficient with MS Office and computer skills.
• Able to interpret technical documents and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver aircraft maintenance under MAA MRP Part 145 approvals or MOD customer approvals.
• Assemble, disassemble, modify or repair aircraft systems/elements.
• Troubleshoot complex aircraft systems (pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical/electronic).
• Coordinate and sequence technical work to teams under schedule.
• Mentor peers and apprentices as required.
• Escalate risks and issues promptly and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Workload management

Technical reading

MS Office proficiency

Education

Trade apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Morson Edge are currently recruiting for an Avionic Technician to be based in Hampshire on behalf of our Aerospace Clients, on an initial contracting basis.

The role of the Technician position will form part of a Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) organisation, working as part of a team in support of our key programmes. The individual will be responsible for ensuring established process adherence, accurate and timely work recording and contractual/regulatory compliance.

The role requires an individual with good communication skills, with the ability to distribute and sequence technical work requirements to their team, controlling demanding workloads, whilst delivering to a high standard, and maintaining schedule. The candidate must be capable of understanding and interpreting technical documents, drawings and associated publications. They must possess a working knowledge of MAA Regulatory Articles (RA), MAA Regulatory Publication (MRP) Part 145, aviation Quality Assurance (QA) and Safety Management System (SMS) and the application of these requirements within their area of responsibility, accountability and authority (RAA).

Responsibilities:

Deliver aircraft maintenance under our clients own MAA MRP Part 145 approval or under the approval of the MOD customer.

Assembly, disassembly, modification or repair of aircraft systems/structures/electronics/components. Upgrading aerospace components to correct failures or implement changes.

Perform routine troubleshooting of complex aircraft systems, such as pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical/electronic to isolate faults and repair faulty components IAW technical information published in authorised maintenance documents.

Be flexible with work locations and work times to ensure aircraft are delivered on time to the customer.

Provide advice, guidance and mentoring to peers and others appropriate to their role.

Exercise, or work under appropriate supervision for the role.

Mitigate immediate risks including 'stop work' as well as **escalate** emerging risks, issues and shortfalls in a timely manner.

Contribute to continuous improvement workshops and projects as required.

Where directed, exercise 100% oversight of work carried out by Boeing Apprentices or Trainees as well as Apprentice/Trainee mentoring.

Contribute positively to our open and honest reporting culture.

Qualifications/Experience Required:

Recognised relevant trade apprenticeship or trade training equivalent.

Knowledge of general aircraft maintenance and processes applicable to the aviation environment (Human Factors, FOD control, tool control, health & safety & COSHH).

Experience in either commercial or defence would be considered.

Proficient computer skills, use of the Microsoft Office suite.

Be an effective team member displaying appropriate behaviours including Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.