Fitter - Inflatables

AMETEK, Inc.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is hiring for a role focused on disassembling, testing, and repairing aircraft safety equipment in the United Kingdom. The successful candidate will adhere to strict compliance standards while working closely with a skilled team. Qualifications include GCSEs in Maths and English and OEM training in aircraft safety equipment maintenance. Strong attention to detail, effective teamwork, and excellent communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English is required.
• OEM training in maintenance of aircraft safety equipment is highly desirable.
• Experience in repairing and packing aircraft safety equipment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble aircraft safety equipment in accordance with approved documentation.
• Test, fault‑find, and repair safety equipment to approved standards.
• Inspect components to identify defects and take corrective action.
• Reassemble and pack safety equipment to OEM instructions.
• Maintain high standards of quality and safety compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English

OEM training in maintenance and overhaul of aircraft safety equipment

Job description

Job Purpose

To disassemble, test, fault‑find, and repair aircraft safety equipment, including evacuation slides, life rafts, and associated sub‑components. The role also involves the reassembly and packing of safety equipment in strict accordance with CMMs, OHMs, and OEM packing instructions, ensuring full regulatory and safety compliance.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Disassemble aircraft safety equipment, including slides, rafts, and related sub‑components, in accordance with approved documentation.
• Test, fault‑find, and repair saafety equipment to approved standards and procedures.
• Inspect components to identify defects or damage and take appropriate corrective action.
• Reassemble and pack safety equipment assemblies in line with CMMs, OHMs, and OEM packing instructions.
• Ensure all work is completed accurately, safely, and in compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, quality, and workmanship within the workshop.
• Support team objectives by working flexibly to meet operational and customer demands.

Qualifications

• Numerate and literate, with a minimum of GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• OEM training in the maintenance and overhaul of aircraft safety equipment (highly desirable).

Experience

• Experience in repairing and packing aircraft safety equipment (highly desirable).
• Previous experience working in an engineering or workshop environment (highly desirable).
• Proven experience interpreting and strictly adhering to compliance manuals and technical documentation.

Competencies

• Ability to work effectively within a small team of skilled fitters where reliability, flexibility, and teamwork are essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong and collaborative working relationships.
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage tight deadlines, and multitask while maintaining high standards of quality, workmanship, and health and safety compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive, enthusiastic, confident, and self‑motivated approach to work.