Avionic Technician — Flexible Hours + £5k Shift Allowance

DCS Recruitment; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Permanent position

Flexible work pattern

Training & development

Aviation engineering environment

Job summary

DCS Recruitment is seeking an Avionic Technician in Bournemouth to join a well-established aviation organisation supporting aircraft maintenance operations. Reporting to the Crew Chief or Licensed Aircraft Engineer, you will perform avionics maintenance in line with procedures and regulatory requirements.

This permanent role offers a 40-hour week, a base salary of £42,188 per annum plus a £5,000 shift allowance for 5-5-4 shifts, and flexible pattern options.

Qualifications

• Aircraft Engineering Apprentison 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.

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

Aircraft maintenance principles

Pressurised/unpressurised aircraft

Military/commercial aircraft maint.

Human Factors awareness

Technical English

Mathematics/Physics

IT literacy (MS Office)

Interpret technical documentation

Manual dexterity

Work under pressure

Communication & teamwork

Self-motivation / problem solving

Flexible working hours

UK security clearance eligibility

Education

Aircraft Engineering Apprentison or equivalent qualification

Job description

DCS Recruitment is seeking an Avionic Technician in Bournemouth to join a well-established aviation organisation supporting aircraft maintenance operations. Reporting to the Crew Chief or Licensed Aircraft Engineer, you will perform avionics maintenance in line with procedures and regulatory requirements.

This permanent role offers a 40-hour week, a base salary of £42,188 per annum plus a £5,000 shift allowance for 5-5-4 shifts, and flexible pattern options.