Avionics Mechanic

Air X Jet Support UK; Stansted Mountfitchet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation maintenance provider in Stansted Mountfitchet is searching for an Avionics Mechanic to join their team. This role involves performing scheduled maintenance and defect rectification on aircraft, particularly Bombardier and Embraer types. The ideal candidate will have experience in a Base Maintenance environment and proficiency in relevant technical knowledge. Additionally, strong teamwork and flexibility to meet operational demands are essential. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Generous annual leave

Company provided healthcare

Training and development

Performance focused environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a Base Maintenance environment with complex wiring modifications.
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety and Regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet operational demands.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance and defect rectification on aircraft.
• Read and interpret maintenance manuals and technical documentation.
• Complete assigned work timely to minimize aircraft downtime.

Skills

Technical knowledge of Bombardier or Embraer aircraft

Team player

Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint

Flexible worker

Education

Recognised apprenticeship or formal training

Job description

AirX Jet Support is a UK CAA and EASA approved Maintenance Repair Organisation with approval to provide Line & Base Maintenance services on our parent company fleet of Bombardier CL604, CL850, Embraer EMB-135 and ERJ-190 aircraft. Due to continued growth and expansion, we are recruiting for Avionics Mechanics to join our team.

Role

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated individual with experience working in a Base Maintenance environment. The Avionics Mechanic will work under the supervision of Licensed Aircraft Engineers, performing maintenance tasks on Avionic and Electrical systems.

This role is based at the London Stansted Diamond Hangar facility working a rotational 5-5-4 day shift pattern. A degree of flexibility is expected including a requirement to work overtime if required.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform scheduled maintenance tasks, defect rectification, modifications, repairs and functional tests on aircraft.
• Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, task cards, engineering drawings and other specific technical documentation.
• Complete all assigned work in a timely manner to optimise aircraft downtime.
• Highlight any technical issues, discrepancies or other issues to the Licensed Aircraft Engineer.
• Maintain a high standard of husbandry and cleanliness within assigned work areas.
• Adopt and promote the company Safety, Quality and FOD culture.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company processes and procedures.
• Promote a just culture and report all incidents and occurrences in the IQSMS portal.
• Actively support, promote and contribute to continuous improvement ideas and lean principles.
• Undertake any reasonable activities as required, including working away from London Stansted.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Have completed a recognised apprenticeship, formal training program or able to demonstrate comparable qualifications and experience.
• Have experience working in a Base Maintenance environment including the accomplishment of complex wiring modifications.
• Strong technical knowledge of Bombardier, Embraer or similar aircraft types.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety, Human Factors and Regulatory requirements.
• Be a team player who will grasp opportunities to exceed the expectations of external customers.
• Flexible worker who is prepared to adjust working hours to meet operational demands.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint and the ability to learn in-house systems.

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must have legal authorisation and the right to work in the UK.
• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Ability to obtain security clearance and hold an airside ID pass.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Company provided healthcare and pension scheme.
• Specsavers eyecare corporate scheme.
• Training and professional development.
• A friendly and performance focused environment, where everyone’s perspective is heard, and every achievement valued.