Aviation jobs in United Kingdom

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This role is a core business activity within the company, involving various tasks primarily related to Gas Turbine Engine Repair and Overhaul. A fully trained Engine Fitter performs disassembly, assembly, inspection, balancing, airflow, and testing of Gas Turbine Engines according to manufacturer specifications and company procedures.

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Perform all tasks in accordance with company policies, health and safety procedures, quality standards, manufacturer specifications, and industry regulations.
• Raise Non-conformance reports when necessary.
• Understand product documentation such as AD’s, SB’s, CEB’s, and SIL’s (training provided).
• Conduct detailed visual and dimensional inspections of parts as specified in manuals and instructions.
• Complete all relevant documentation accurately.
• Disassemble engines following manufacturer instructions.
• Inspect and detail examine engine parts.
• Perform borescope inspections on engines.
• Balance rotating components.
• Assemble engines, modules, and sub-assemblies.
• Conduct flow tests on components and assemblies.
• Test engines and their components.
• Prepare engines for dispatch.
• Adhere to Quality, Safety, Environmental Management Systems, and all related business manuals.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency with computer systems.
• Self-motivated with good workload management skills.
• Teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive learner.
• Team player.

• Technical training or experience preferred.
• Ability to use basic hand tools.
• Care and use of precision measuring and torque devices.
• Familiarity with quality procedures, documentation, and process paperwork.
• Knowledge of engine manuals, overhaul procedures, and service bulletins (training provided).

• 206 hours annual leave plus 8 public holidays.
• 4% employer pension contribution.
• Access to wellbeing services including virtual GP, Employee Assistance Program, and online fitness programs.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Paid sick leave.
• Life assurance.
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme.
• Onsite gyms at Fleetlands and Almondbank.
• Eye test vouchers.
• Annual flu vaccinations on-site.
• Training and development opportunities.