Repair Technician

GE Aviation; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking aerospace company as a Repair Technician, where you will play a crucial role in the repair and modification of electronic avionic assemblies. This position offers the opportunity to work with both civil and military customers, ensuring high standards of quality and compliance. You'll utilize your skills in fault diagnosis and testing while enjoying a flexible work environment that values work-life balance. With a strong focus on total rewards and benefits, this role promises a fulfilling career in a dynamic industry.

Benefits

Non-contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

Flexible holiday options

Qualifications

• Experience in fault diagnosis and testing of electronic components.
• Ability to utilize detailed manuals and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Repair and overhaul of electronic avionic assemblies.
• Support engineering investigations and follow detailed instructions.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Repair of electronic components

Use of manual and automated test equipment

Reading complex circuit diagrams

PC literacy

Education

ONC or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description Summary
As a Repair Technician in an aerospace environment, you will be responsible for the repair, modification and overhaul of electronic avionic assemblies and printed circuit boards for a variety of civil or military customers.

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Fault find to component level and repair as required
• Use of manual and automated test equipment
• Supporting engineering / quality investigations and project work as and when required
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and read complex electronic digital/analogue circuit diagrams
• Raise all relevant paperwork to complete the task, ensuring traceability and compliance is maintained throughout the process

Qualifications/Requirements

• Previous experience of fault diagnosis and testing of electronic components essential
• The ability to demonstrate that they are able to utilize detailed Manuals, drawings and other documentation to aid this requirement
• Minimum of ONC or time served experience apprentice or similar level of knowledge and experience
• Must be PC literate

Desired Characteristics

• Team player who is inclusive in their approach
• Good manual dexterity
• High level of attention to detail
• Good verbal communication skills
• Able to work to own initiative
• Part 145 technical experience
• Ability to multi-task and deal with a varied work load
• Outstanding integrity

Flexible Working

GE Aviation supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Non-contributory Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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Additional Information

Compensation Grade

HRLY AVIATION

Relocation Assistance Provided: No