B2 Avionics Mechanic

STS Aviation Group Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Aviation Group Ltd in Birmingham seeks a skilled aerospace technician to perform aircraft modifications and maintenance in line with approved drawings and maintenance data. You will work under supervision with the Lead Technician or B2 Engineer and provide regular progress updates on issues affecting the work plan.

Ideal candidates will have completed an engineering apprenticeship (Aeronautical or military equivalent), aircraft modification experience, strong avionics knowledge, and

Qualifications

• Engineering apprenticeship completed (Aeronautical or military equivalent).
• Aircraft modification experience is required.
• Aircraft production experience is advantageous.
• Excellent hand skills are essential.
• Attention to detail is critical for safety and compliance.
• Eligible to work in the UK and able to reside there.
• Subject to UK security vetting.
• Excellent knowledge of avionics systems is required.
• Reliability and steady performance are essential.
• Adaptability to changing tasks and environments.
• Good interpersonal skills for team-based work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out aircraft modifications and maintenance per approved drawings and maintenance data.
• Provide regular updates on issues affecting the work plan, including proposed solutions or recommendations.
• Report unsafe conditions to the Lead Technician or B2 Engineer and through internal channels.
• Perform precise wiring terminations and testing.
• Remove and install shelves, panels and equipment as required.
• Interpret technical manuals, schematics and regulatory requirements.
• Loom manufacture and testing.
• Support avionics system testing, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain high standards of tool control and keep the work area clean and safe.

Skills

Engineering apprenticeship

Aircraft modification experience

Aircraft production experience

Hand skills

Attention to detail

UK work eligibility

UK security vetting

Avionics knowledge

Reliability

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Engineering apprenticeship (Aeronautical or military equivalent)

Job description

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Carry out modifications and maintenance in accordance with approved drawings and maintenance data, taking full accountability for the technical integrity of all work performed. All tasks will be assigned by the Lead Technician or B2 Engineer. You will be expected to provide regular updates on any issues affecting the work plan, including proposed solutions or recommendations where applicable. Any unsafe conditions must be promptly reported to the Lead Technician or B2 Engineer, as well as through the appropriate internal reporting channels.

• Precise wiring terminations and testing.
• Removal and installation of various shelves, panels and equipment.
• Interpret technical manuals, schematics, and regulatory requirements.
• Loom Manufacture and testing.
• Support avionics system testing, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain the highest standards of tool control within the work area.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.

Skills and Abilities

• Completed an engineering apprenticeship- ideally in Aeronautical engineering or military equivalent
• Previous aircraft modification experience
• Previous aircraft production experience is advantageous
• Excellent hand skills
• Attention to detail
• Eligible to work and live in the UK
• Subject to UK security Vetting
• Excellent knowledge of Avionics systems
• Reliability
• Adaptability
• Good interpersonal skills

Part-145 Training Requirements

• Initial Human Factors; Continuation Training Human Factors
• Initial SFAR phase 1&2; Continuation Training SFAR phase 1&2
• Initial EWIS group 1&2 (including EWIS group 1 Module G (Practical)); Continuation Training EWIS group 1&2
• ETOPS
• RVSM