B2 Avionics Mechanic

STS Aviation Services; Park Central; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Aviation Services in Birmingham, United Kingdom, is seeking a B2 Avionics Mechanic to carry out avionics modifications and maintenance in line with approved data and engineering documentation.

You will own the quality and compliance of your work, ensuring safe practices and timely updates to the Lead Technician or B2 Engineer. The role requires an engineering apprenticeship and strong avionics knowledge, with UK work eligibility and security vetting.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Carry out avionics modifications and maintenance per approved data
• Ensure quality and compliance of work with safety and timely communication with Lead Technician or B2 Engineer
• Precise wiring terminations and testing
• Removal and installation of 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

Engineering apprenticeship

Aircraft modification

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

UK work eligibility

Security vetting

Avionics knowledge

Reliability

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Engineering apprenticeship (Aeronautical)

Job description

STS Aviation Services is hiring a B2 Avionics Mechanic in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

In this role, you will carry out avionics modifications and maintenance in accordance with approved data and engineering documentation. You’ll take full ownership of the quality and compliance of your work, ensuring safe practices and timely communication with the Lead Technician or B2 Engineer.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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

About STS Aviation Services:

STS Aviation Services is the UK’s leading independent MRO provider. With state-of-the-art facilities in Birmingham, Manchester, Newquay, and Belfast, we offer base maintenance, line maintenance, modification, and aircraft engineering support across the commercial and defence sectors. Our teams solve complex challenges every day — and we take pride in doing it right the first time.

When you join STS Aviation Services, you join a group of professionals dedicated to safety, service, and success. We’re growing fast and looking for people who want to grow with us.