Aircraft Technician

TN United Kingdom; Lee-on-the-Solent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aircraft manufacturer in the UK is seeking an Aircraft Technician to join their team in Lee-on-the-Solent. The role involves performing aircraft maintenance, repairs, and modifications, ensuring high standards of work within specified timeframes. The company offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

36 annual leave days

Contributory pension scheme

Dental and optical cover

Employee Assistance Program

Support for learning and professional development

Health screening and therapies

Digital GP access

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience working on light utility, unpressurized aircraft.
• Ability to identify, isolate, and rectify faults.
• Experience with mechanical airframe modifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance activities in accordance with regulations.
• Carry out scheduled maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
• Complete documentation using M.R.O software systems.

Skills

Aircraft engineering apprenticeship

Sheet metal work

Airframe riveting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Equivalent qualification in aircraft engineering

Job description

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• Salary: Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits
• Standard Hours: Flexible Working / 40 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at Britten-Norman. Due to ongoing growth, we are now recruiting for an Aircraft Technician to join us at our Lee-on-the-Solent site.

As an aircraft technician, you will perform aircraft maintenance, repair, and modifications either at our home base maintenance facility or deployed at other locations across the world. You will carry out planned and reactive work in accordance with regulations and our internal processes and procedures.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance activities in accordance with regulations and our processes and procedures.
• Carry out scheduled maintenance, inspections, repairs, refurbishments, modifications, repainting, pre-buy inspections, and respond to AOG situations, customer support, and defect rectification.
• Ensure delivery of work to the required standards within the specified time and budget, completing all documentation using our M.R.O software systems.
• Work collaboratively within a team, fostering positive relationships and promoting open communication.
• Maintain a keen eye for detail and follow required processes accurately.
• Work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines and achieve team goals.
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
• Maintain a positive attitude and enthusiasm for working in a growing company.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• Aircraft engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working on light utility, unpressurized aircraft.
• Skills in sheet metal work and airframe riveting.
• Ability to identify, isolate, and rectify faults.
• Experience with mechanical airframe modifications.

Benefits include:

• 36 annual leave days (including Bank and Public Holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme with salary sacrifice option
• Dental and optical cover
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support for learning and professional development (courses and licenses)
• Health screening and therapies
• Digital GP access
• Referral bonus

Britten-Norman is a leading aircraft manufacturer with over 70 years of continuous aircraft production. Renowned for its BN2 Islander Series, one of the most successful civil aircraft in the UK, offering exceptional STOL capabilities and operation from unprepared surfaces. Since 1965, 1,299 Islander aircraft have been built, used by over 200 companies worldwide. Britten-Norman provides comprehensive support, including field servicing, training, and upgrades. The company has facilities in the UK and USA, committed to innovation and excellence in aircraft design.