Avionics Workshop Technician (Electrical)

Britten-Norman; Bembridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace SME in the UK is seeking an Avionics Technician to join its Production Department in Bembridge. This role involves manufacturing and testing electrical and electronic equipment for aircraft, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have at least five years of relevant experience and hold a BTEC ONC or equivalent in Electrical or Electronics. The position offers a competitive salary along with excellent benefits including a contributory pension scheme and private healthcare.

Benefits

36 annual leave days

Contributory pension scheme

Private healthcare scheme

Flu vaccination

Dental and optical cover

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in manufacturing electrical/electronic equipment.
• Recognized electrical/electronic or avionics apprenticeship is desirable.
• Experience with basic electrical/electronic test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture of aircraft electrical/electronic components as per requirements.
• Testing electrical/electronic components during manufacturing.
• Installation and modification of avionics systems in aircraft.

Skills

Electrical testing

Soldering

Crimping

Wiring harness manufacture

Safety procedures

Education

5 GCSEs Grade C/4+ including Maths/English

BTEC ONC in Electrical or Electronics discipline

Job description

Department: Production

Location: Bembridge

Description

• Employment type: Permanent
• Employment basis: Full Time
• Salary: Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits
• Standard Hours: Flexible Working / 40 hours per week
• Location: Primary - Bembridge
  
  

Britten-Norman is the producer of one of the most successful civil aircraft ever manufactured in the UK and is now the UK’s only independent civil aircraft manufacturer. We are also a leading aerospace SME, offering a market leading range of aviation related services internationally.

Britten-Norman is a renowned test and trials specialist, collaborating with some of the world’s most pioneering innovators across all industries. Our research and development teams work with all areas of the business, adapting and testing new technologies on our platforms.

We are seeking a skilled Avionics Technician to work within the Production Department, which involves providing practical operational support for the manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment and wiring harnesses, as well as testing this equipment during the manufacturing process.

Additionally, this role supports the installation, testing, and modification of aircraft electrical and avionics systems into new aircraft or major aircraft components in accordance with approved data.


Key Responsibilities

• Carry out the manufacture of aircraft electrical / electronic components to meet drawing requirements.
• Carry out manufacture of wiring harnesses to meet drawing requirements using specialist hand tooling.
• Carry out testing of electrical / electronic components during manufacturer using basic test equipment.
• Crimping and soldering terminations and connectors, wire harness forming and lacing to meet drawing requirements and good aeronautical standards.
• Complete of technical administration and completion of process packs.
• Adhere to tool control procedures.
• Adhere company procedures and health and safety policy.
• Carry out the installation of wiring harnesses, electrical and avionics components into aircraft or aircraft components.
• Ensure all tooling and test equipment within the workshop are within calibration date.
  
  
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 5 GCSEs Grade C/4+ incl Maths / English.
• BTEC ONC or equivalent in an Electrical or Electronics discipline.
• Served recognised Electrical / electronic or avionics apprenticeship in manufacturing would be desirable.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in manufacturing electrical / electronic equipment and / or wiring harnesses
• Experience in the use of basic electrical / electronic test equipment
• Aircraft / aerospace production experience would be desirable.
• Experience on working on small turboprop or piston fixed wing aircraft would be desirable.
  
  
  
  

Benefits

• 36 annual leave days (inclusive of Bank and Public Holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme with a salary sacrifice option
• Private healthcare scheme
• Flu vaccination
• Dental and optical cover
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support with learning and professional development (courses and licenses)
• Health screening and therapies
• Digital GP
• Referral bonus