Avionics Technician

Line Up Aviation; Hook; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Line Up Aviation is searching for a Technician (Chinook Project) to perform scheduled maintenance at RAF Odiham, adhering to MAA MRP Part 145 approvals or MOD requirements. The role is fully onsite with UK hours and requires SC clearance to start.

You will interpret technical data, troubleshoot complex systems, and mentor apprentices, ensuring safety, quality, and timely aircraft delivery.

Qualifications

• Trade apprenticeship or equivalent training.
• Knowledge of general aircraft maintenance and aviation processes (FOD, tool control, health & safety).
• Experience in either commercial or defence environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Deliver aircraft maintenance under Boeing 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 elevate 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.
• There is an expectation that successful candidates will be eligible to apply for 1st signature on type within their first 3 months in the role.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpreting technical documents &

MAA RA / Part 145 / QA / SMS knowledge

Education

Trade apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: Technician (Chinook Project)
Location: RAF Odiham
Hours: Mon-Thurs 7am-3.30pm, Friday 7am-12.30pm. Fully Onsite
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: SC required to start
Hourly Rate: 38/hour Via Umbrella, + 3/hour after 6 month retention.
Duration: 12 months potential extension

Reporting to a Supervisor, this role primarily conducts assigned maintenance tasks. Must be capable of understanding, interpreting and implementing technical information and ensuring that work/tasks completed have been carried out in accordance with the Approved Technical Data and correctly certified in line with their authorisations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver aircraft maintenance under Boeing's 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 elevate 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.
• There is an expectation that successful candidates will be eligible to apply for 1st signature on type within their first 3 months in the role.

Preferred Skills

• 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.
• You will have an understanding of interpreting technical documents, drawings and associated publications.
• You will ideally 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).

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• 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.

This is a UK Based Opportunity. To be successful in your Application you must already have the right to live and work in the UK, Sponsorship is not available.