Electronics Technician - Avionics

AMETEK; Langley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equipsme

Holidays 25 Days + Bank Holidays

On-site parking

Death in Service

Group Pension Plan

Perkbox

Job summary

AMETEK MRO AVTECH in Langley, UK, is seeking an Avionics Technician to repair and overhaul communications, navigation, radar, and RF systems. You will perform precise mechanical and electronic repairs using specialist test equipment, adhering to regulatory approvals and AMETEK quality standards.

The role requires working with analogue to microprocessor electronics and RF circuits, with responsibilities spanning fault finding, repair, and documentation.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or higher, HNC or equivalent, or relevant military education.
• Experience in avionics repair or maintenance is preferred.
• Ability to work with stringent regulatory standards and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out precise mechanical work and electronics repair including through-hole and surface-mounted components.
• Perform fault finding, repair, and testing using specialist test equipment.
• Follow manufacturer maintenance manuals, regulatory approvals and AMETEK quality procedures.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC or equivalent

Job description

Scope Of Role

As an Avionics Technician, you will repair and overhaul various aircraft communication and navigation systems, including radar and radio audio units. You will perform precise mechanical and electronic repairs, using specialised test equipment for fault finding and testing. Your work will follow regulatory approvals and the company’s quality system, ensuring accuracy and safety standards are met. This role requires working with technologies ranging from analogue electronics to complex microprocessor electronics and RF circuits.

Scope Of Role

As an Avionics Technician, you will repair and overhaul various aircraft communication and navigation systems, including radar and radio audio units. You will perform precise mechanical and electronic repairs, using specialised test equipment for fault finding and testing. Your work will follow regulatory approvals and the company’s quality system, ensuring accuracy and safety standards are met. This role requires working with technologies ranging from analogue electronics to complex microprocessor electronics and RF circuits.

Main Responsibilities

• Undertake precise mechanical work and electronics repair including through-hole and surface-mounted components.
• Complete fault finding, repair, and testing processes using specialized and general-purpose test equipment.
• Undertake work in accordance with the manufacturer’s component maintenance manual, regulatory approvals, and the company’s quality system.
• Complete accurate and legible repair records.
• Maintain an agreed level of quality and cost effectiveness, ensuring accuracy and safety standards are met.
• Keep abreast of company working practices and procedures.
• Undertake cross-training in other technical areas in line with the requirements of the business

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualifications at or above NVQ level 3, HNC or recognised trade qualification or relevant military education

Benefits

• Equipsme - medical expenses insurance scheme providing cover for you.
• Holidays – 25 Days + Bank Holidays.
• On-site parking.
• Death in Service Benefit – Payable at four times your annual salary.
• Group Personal Pension Plan.
• Perkbox after successful completion of your probation.

Employee Engagement and Wellbeing

At AMETEK MRO, we believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer a variety of engagement and wellbeing activities to ensure our employees feel valued and motivated. From team-building events and wellness programs to regular social gatherings and professional development opportunities, we are committed to the overall wellbeing of our team.

About Muirhead Avionics + AVTECH

Muirhead Avionics is an industry go-to for avionics services including MRO, sales, modifications, and flight recorder transcription. From its facility in Langley, UK, Muirhead Avionics incorporates comprehensive engineering support with exclusive expertise. The breadth of services offered by Muirhead Avionics' OEM approved repair facilities has allowed it to be a major supplier to many fixed and rotary wing operators worldwide for over 70 years. Its capabilities cover navigation, communication, flight data recorders, cockpit voice recorders, instrumentation, and test equipment.

AMETEK MRO AVTECH

specializes in complex avionics maintenance, repair, and overhaul for Airbus and Boeing fleets. Our expertise focus around IRUs, main cockpit displays, MCDUs, Autopilot, Comm/Nav, WxR, and control panels.

Compensation

Currency: GBP

Salary Minimum: Market

Salary Maximum: Market

Incentive: Market

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.