Skilled Aircraft Fitter

Searchability NS&D; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 72,365,000 - 77,834,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus in Filton is seeking a Skilled Aircraft Fitter to join the Build Production team. You will work on Airbus aircraft, completing fitting tasks to strict quality and safety standards, reading engineering instructions and drawings, and using power tools.

The role is on-site, 35 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, with an initial 12-month contract and potential for permanent employment; overtime available and development toward 1st party certification after training.

Qualifications

• Time served apprenticeship within an engineering field is required.
• Ability to understand and work from aircraft drawings and instructions.
• Experience with drilling, shimming and sealing using power tools.
• Self-motivated with good communication; works well in teams.

Responsibilities

• Join the Build Production team and fit aircraft to required quality and safety standards.
• Work from engineering instructions and drawings using power tools.
• Occasionally work in confined spaces and tank areas with demanding access.

Skills

Read aircraft drawings

Power tools usage

Teamwork

Communication

Health & Safety

Independent working

Continuous improvement

Confined spaces awareness

Education

Time served apprenticeship (engineering)

Tools

Power tools

Job description

SKILLED AIRCRAFT FITTER

• £28.87 per hour via Umbrella
• 35 hours per week | Monday-Thursday, 6:30am-3:45pm
• Initial 12-month contract | Scope for permanent employment
• Filton | On-site | Overtime available

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is the world's largest aircraft manufacturer, with a proud aeronautical heritage and a renowned UK site responsible for designing, testing and manufacturing wings for a range of commercial and military aircraft. Due to continued production requirements, they are looking for skilled aircraft fitters to join their Build Production team in Filton.

THE SKILLED AIRCRAFT FITTER ROLE:

As a Skilled Aircraft Fitter, you will join the Build Production team, working on various Airbus aircraft and completing aircraft fitting tasks to the required quality and safety standards.

You will work from engineering instructions and aircraft drawings, using power tools for tasks including drilling, shimming and sealing. The role may also involve working in confined spaces, including tank work where access and egress through oval-shaped manholes can be restricted and physically demanding.

Following successful completion of the relevant training courses, there will also be an opportunity to undertake 1st party certification.

SKILLED AIRCRAFT FITTER ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Time served Apprenticeship required within an engineering field
• Ability to understand and work from aircraft drawings and engineering instructions
• Experience using power tools, including for drilling, shimming and sealing
• Self-motivated with good communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Openness to continuous improvement and new ways of working
• Strong knowledge of and commitment to Health & Safety standards
• Comfortable working in confined and physically demanding environments