Avionics & Electronics Technician (6-Month FTC)

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Copythorne; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

First Military Recruitment are seeking an Engineering Technician on a 6 Month FTC based in Deeside. The role covers repair and overhaul of electronic and electro-mechanical equipment, including avionics, communications and navigation systems, with manufacturing of cables and test boxes.

Requirements include a Level 3 qualification or advanced apprenticeship, plus practical engineering experience and a proactive, well-organised approach.

Qualifications

• Requires a Level 3 qualification and an advanced/higher apprenticeship.
• Electrical/Electronic engineering apprenticeship or military equivalent.
• Practical engineering experience in the discipline.
• Ability to engage with internal/external stakeholders.
• Workshop health and safety knowledge.
• COSHH guidelines followed where chemicals are involved.

Responsibilities

• Perform self-directed testing, diagnostics, repair, maintenance, modification, calibration and manufacture of equipment to component level.
• Certify and condition equipment (serviceable/unserviceable/scrap).
• Supervise and train junior staff and apprentices.
• Carry out feasibility and development work, including reverse engineering and test procedures.
• Provide specialist advice within engineering governance.
• Utilise a range of IT software to support engineering tasks.

Skills

Practical engineering experience

Stakeholder engagement

Health and safety awareness

Education

Level 3 qualification and advanced/higher apprenticeship

Electrical/Electronic engineering apprenticeship or Military equivalent

Job description

First Military Recruitment are seeking an Engineering Technician on a 6 Month FTC based in Deeside. The role covers repair and overhaul of electronic and electro-mechanical equipment, including avionics, communications and navigation systems, with manufacturing of cables and test boxes.

Requirements include a Level 3 qualification or advanced apprenticeship, plus practical engineering experience and a proactive, well-organised approach.