Skilled Fitter

Aviation JobSearch Europa; West of England; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Morson Edge is seeking a skilled Composite Aircraft Fitter to work on aircraft main wing assemblies and sub-assemblies in a precision aerospace environment. You will combine composite and metallic structures from drawings and approved data.

The role requires experience with drilling, reaming, countersinking and riveting, plus reading drawings and using build jigs. Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2 is required, with a minimum of three years’ trade experience.

Qualifications

• Three years' relevant trade experience assembling aircraft components.
• Experience drilling, reaming, countersinking and riveting.
• Ability to read aircraft drawings and use calibrated build jigs.
• Apprenticeship / NVQ Level 2 / City & Guilds Level 2 required.

Responsabilités

• Assemble and trim composite and metallic aircraft components to close tolerances.
• Work from aircraft drawings, engineering processes and approved data.
• Drill, rivet and fit components using calibrated jigs and torque tools.
• Support quality checks and handover to final assembly.

Connaissances

drilling

reaming

countersinking

riveting

composite fitting

aircraft assembly

Formation

NVQ Level 2 / City & Guilds Level 2 / Apprenticeship

Outils

SAP

Description du poste

Morson Edge Verified

Bristol, Bristol City, England

Technicians

Aircraft Technician

Onsite

8 days ago

Skilled Aircraft Fitter

£24.53 per hour PAYE on shift | Weekend overtime £38.33 | 12/7 day shift

Specialist Aircraft Work. Strong Shift Earnings. Serious Composite Experience.

Morson Edge is looking for a Skilled Composite Aircraft Fitter to work on aircraft main wing assemblies and sub-assemblies, combining composite and metallic structures within a precision Aerospace manufacturing environment.

This opportunity would suit experienced Aircraft Fitters, Composite Fitters, Aircraft Structures Fitters, Composite Technicians, Aircraft Technicians, Structures Technicians, Sheet Metal Fitters or Aerospace Fitters with a strong background in aircraft assembly.

Once on shift, you'll earn £24.53 per hour PAYE, with overtime at £28.75 during the week and £38.33 at weekends. Initial training on day shifts is paid at £19.16 per hour.

The 12/7 day shift averages 40.25 hours per week, working 06:00–18:00:

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday

As a Composite Aircraft Fitter, you'll assemble and trim composite and metallic aircraft components to close tolerances, working from aircraft drawings, engineering processes and approved technical data.

You'll need experience with drilling, reaming, countersinking and riveting, alongside setting components in calibrated build jigs, deburring, fettling and using nut runners and pre-set torque guns.

An apprenticeship, NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds Level 2 is required, alongside a minimum of three years' relevant trade experience assembling aircraft components from drawings and processes.

Successful applicants will complete an onsite practical trade test covering drilling, riveting and countersinking with composite materials.

Experience of CNC processes, SAP, quality systems and self-certification would be advantageous.

Composite capability. Aircraft precision. Shift rates that reward your skill.