Composite Aircraft Fitter — Night Shift Specialist

Morson Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking an experienced Skilled Composite Aircraft Fitter to join a precision aerospace manufacturing environment in the United Kingdom. You will work on main wing assemblies and sub-assemblies, combining composite and metallic structures to tight tolerances.

The role is a 6-month rolling contract with training during daytime hours. Night shifts and overtime attract enhanced PAYE rates, with on-site testing and potential progression after stamp in 3–6 months.

Qualifications

• apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2/City & Guilds Level 2 required.
• minimum three years’ trade experience assembling aircraft components from drawings and processes.
• experience with drilling, reaming, countersinking and riveting on composite/metal parts.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and trim composite and metallic aircraft components to close tolerances from drawings and processes.
• Set components in calibrated build jigs and perform drilling, riveting, deburring and fettling.
• Perform quality checks and work to engineering processes with attention to detail.

Skills

Aircraft fitting

Composite work

Drilling

Reaming

Countersinking

Riveting

Torque tooling

Build jigs

Deburring

Calibrated equipment

Education

NVQ Level 2

City & Guilds Level 2

Apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

Torque guns

Calibrated build jigs

Job description

Morson Edge is seeking an experienced Skilled Composite Aircraft Fitter to join a precision aerospace manufacturing environment in the United Kingdom. You will work on main wing assemblies and sub-assemblies, combining composite and metallic structures to tight tolerances.

The role is a 6-month rolling contract with training during daytime hours. Night shifts and overtime attract enhanced PAYE rates, with on-site testing and potential progression after stamp in 3–6 months.