Composite Aircraft Fitter — 12/7 Shift + Weekend Overtime

Aviation JobSearch Europa; West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking a skilled Composite Aircraft Fitter to work on aircraft main wing assemblies and sub-assemblies in a precision aerospace environment. You will combine composite and metallic structures from drawings and approved data.

The role requires experience with drilling, reaming, countersinking and riveting, plus reading drawings and using build jigs. Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2 is required, with a minimum of three years’ trade experience.

Qualifications

• Three years' relevant trade experience assembling aircraft components.
• Experience drilling, reaming, countersinking and riveting.
• Ability to read aircraft drawings and use calibrated build jigs.
• Apprenticeship / NVQ Level 2 / City & Guilds Level 2 required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and trim composite and metallic aircraft components to close tolerances.
• Work from aircraft drawings, engineering processes and approved data.
• Drill, rivet and fit components using calibrated jigs and torque tools.
• Support quality checks and handover to final assembly.

Skills

drilling

reaming

countersinking

riveting

composite fitting

aircraft assembly

Education

NVQ Level 2 / City & Guilds Level 2 / Apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

Job description

Morson Edge is seeking a skilled Composite Aircraft Fitter to work on aircraft main wing assemblies and sub-assemblies in a precision aerospace environment. You will combine composite and metallic structures from drawings and approved data.

The role requires experience with drilling, reaming, countersinking and riveting, plus reading drawings and using build jigs. Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2 is required, with a minimum of three years’ trade experience.