Avionics Technician

AMETEK Inc.; Langley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equipsme - medical expenses insurance

Holidays – 25 Days + Bank Holidays

On-site parking

Death in Service Benefit – four times"

Group Personal Pension Plan

Perkbox after probation

Job summary

AMETEK MRO AVTECH in Langley, UK, seeks an Avionics Technician to repair and overhaul aircraft communication and navigation systems, including radar and radio audio units. You will use specialised test equipment to fault-find and test across analogue to RF circuits, in line with regulatory approvals and company quality systems.

You will maintain accurate repair records, meet safety standards, and participate in cross-training while contributing to cost-effective maintenance for Airbus and Boeing

Qualifications

• Experience with avionics repair and overhaul processes.
• Familiar with regulatory approvals and quality systems.
• Skilled in fault finding on analogue and complex microprocessor electronics.

Responsibilities

• Undertake precise mechanical work and electronics repair including through-hole and surface-mounted components.
• Perform fault finding, repair and testing using specialised test equipment.
• Work with manufacturer manuals and regulatory approvals to ensure quality and safety.
• Maintain accurate repair records and necessary documentation.
• Contribute to cost-effective and compliant maintenance activities.
• Stay updated with company procedures and cross-train in related areas.
• Collaborate across teams to support business needs.

Skills

Electrical repair

Fault diagnosis

Documentation

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

HNC or recognised trade qualification

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Calibration tools

Job description

Business Unit: Maintenance & Repair Europe

Job Description

Scope of Role

As an Avionics Technician, you will repair and overhaul various aircraft communication and navigation systems, including radar and radio audio units. You will perform precise mechanical and electronic repairs, using specialised test equipment for fault finding and testing. Your work will follow regulatory approvals and the company’s quality system, ensuring accuracy and safety standards are met. This role requires working with technologies ranging from analogue electronics to complex microprocessor electronics and RF circuits.

Main Responsibilities

• Undertake precise mechanical work and electronics repair including through-hole and surface‑mounted components.
• Complete fault finding, repair, and testing processes using specialised and general‑purpose test equipment.
• Undertake work in accordance with the manufacturer’s component maintenance manual, regulatory approvals, and the company’s quality system.
• Complete accurate and legible repair records.
• Maintain an agreed level of quality and cost effectiveness, ensuring accuracy and safety standards are met.
• Keep abreast of company working practices and procedures.
• Undertake cross‑training in other technical areas in line with the requirements of the business

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualifications at or above NVQ level 3, HNC or recognised trade qualification or relevant military education
  

Benefits

• Equipsme - medical expenses insurance scheme providing cover for you.
• Holidays – 25 Days + Bank Holidays.
• On‑site parking.
• Death in Service Benefit – Payable at four times your annual salary.
• Group Personal Pension Plan.
• Perkbox after successful completion of your probation.

Employee Engagement and Wellbeing

At AMETEK MRO, we believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer a variety of engagement and wellbeing activities to ensure our employees feel valued and motivated. From team‑building events and wellness programs to regular social gatherings and professional development opportunities, we are committed to the overall wellbeing of our team.

About Muirhead Avionics + AVTECH

Muirhead Avionics is an industry go-to for avionics services including MRO, sales, modifications, and flight recorder transcription. From its facility in Langley, UK, Muirhead Avionics incorporates comprehensive engineering support with exclusive expertise. The breadth of services offered by Muirhead Avionics' OEM approved repair facilities has allowed it to be a major supplier to many fixed and rotary wing operators worldwide for over 70 years. Its capabilities cover navigation, communication, flight data recorders, cockpit voice recorders, instrumentation, and test equipment.

AMETEK MRO AVTECH

specializes in complex avionics maintenance, repair, and overhaul for Airbus and Boeing fleets. Our expertise focus around IRUs, main cockpit displays, MCDUs, Autopilot, Comm/Nav, WxR, and control panels.

Compensation

Currency: GBP

Salary Minimum: Market

Salary Maximum: Market

Incentive: Market

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions servinga diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual,Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEKisa component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.