Avionics Technician

DEA Aviation Ltd.; Retford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company is seeking an experienced Avionics Technician for a permanent position at Gamston Airport, Retford. Responsibilities include overseeing aircraft maintenance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining safety standards. The ideal candidate must have formal electronic and aircraft maintenance qualifications along with a proactive problem-solving approach. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Part-145 aircraft maintenance.
• Ability to achieve Security clearance for UK and ITAR requirements.
• Medically fit to perform engineering duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing safety and compliance of aircraft maintenance.
• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft.
• Complete all necessary aircraft maintenance documentation.
• Evaluate and improve existing maintenance procedures.

Skills

Methodical and calm

Ability to manage conflicting demands

Team-oriented communication skills

Self-motivated and confident

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Customer focused

Education

Formal Electronic Qualifications

Formal Aircraft Maintenance Qualifications

HF Initial/Continuation

SMS Training

Part 145 Familiarisation Training

Job description

Avionics Technician

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Gamston Airport, Retford

Reporting To: Lee Wilkinson

DEA are looking for an experienced Avionics Technician on a permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Deputy Shift Supervisor, being responsible to the BMM, for the safety, regulatory compliance, and operational performance of all Part-145 aircraft maintenance activities within the aircraft maintenance team.
• Promote a "Just Culture" with regard to safety and reporting of occurrences within the business
• To be particularly responsible for both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of aircraft, aircraft equipment and mission systems as allocated by the B2 Engineer/Avionics Manager.
• Ensure a high standard of avionics/mission systems engineering functions.
• Ensure recency of all company and regulatory requirements.
• Assist the B2 with the Avionics Handover
• The ground movements of aircraft assigned by the Shift Supervisor.
• Carry out duties in a safe and proper manner and in accordance with the relevant Maintenance Manuals, ICA’s and MOE.
• To ensure the correct and timely completion of all aircraft documentation relating to the maintenance activities performed.
• Ensure areas are always kept clean and tidy.
• Evaluate all existing standards, practices, and procedures with a view to continuous improvement efficiency
• Ensure error and safety reports are completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Assist the B2 in the day-to-day functions of the team.
• Achieve optimal aircraft maintenance performance; maintain excellent customer and stakeholder relations
• Work at component level within DEA C-Rated workshops as a certifier where authorised (Battery Bay).
• AOG (Where appropriately trained and authorised)
  • Provide AOG technical support to company and 3rd party aircraft and give general technical support to aircraft operators and owners.
  • Hold a position on an AOG rota, supporting DEA and 3rd party aircraft in UK and overseas.

Meetings:

• Weekly Toolbox Talk
• Shift Continuous Improvement

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Methodical and calm
• Ability to continually manage conflicting demands and prioritise tasks and workload to meet deadlines.
• Continually demonstrate a positive attitude to work and operate as part of a team with the ability to motivate colleagues with enthusiasm.
• Remain calm under pressure and encourage others to do the same.
• Adopt a flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Apply strategic thinking and analysis to problem solving by gathering & analysing relevant information
• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• Continually demonstrate a personal commitment to the Company’s health, safety and environmental procedures, ensuring they are always implemented and respected.
• Proactive ‘can do’ approach to problem solving and providing creative solutions.
• Good Change and Project Management Skills
• Team oriented with proven communication and influencing skills
• Customer focussed with exceptional personal and communication skills
• Self-Motivated, confident, and assertive
• A demonstrated capability to work within, and adhere to, a defined set of organisational values
• Medically fit to perform daily engineering duties including detachment working
• Willing and able to achieve Security clearance to meet current UK and ITAR requirements in support of the business

Courses & Qualifications

Essential

• HF Initial/Continuation
• SMS Training
• Part 145 Familiarisation Training
• Formal Electronic Qualifications
• Formal Aircraft Maintenance Qualifications

Preferred

• Aircraft Familiarisation/Type Training