Aircraft Electrical Fitter
Posted 1 day ago by TekWissen UK
Negotiable
Undetermined
Onsite
Valley, Wales, United Kingdom
Summary: The Aircraft Electrical Fitter role at RAF Valley, Wales, involves performing electrical and avionic maintenance on H135/H145 aircraft as part of the UK Military Flying Training System. The position requires providing engineering support for both line and base maintenance tasks to ensure fleet availability and airworthiness. The role is on-site and is expected to last for 12 months. The successful candidate will work within a global leader in aerospace and defense, contributing to innovative aviation technology.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform electrical and avionic system maintenance as per OEM standards.
- Support Flight Operations and assist in the day-to-day running of the hangar.
- Conduct inspections, repairs, and off-aircraft technical work in workshops.
- Use specialised test equipment for diagnostics and system testing.
- Move aircraft safely within hangar or flight line environments.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and company maintenance procedures.
Key Skills:
- Apprenticeship in Aircraft Maintenance or a related discipline.
- Proven knowledge of electrical and avionic systems.
- Experience with Aircraft Line and Base Maintenance Flight/Airport Operations.
- Proficiency in using specialised electrical/avionic test equipment.
- Experience working on H135 helicopters (desirable).
- Knowledge of Client Helicopters products (desirable).
- Familiarity with UK Military Aviation and UK MFTS operations (desirable).
- Understanding of EASA Part 145 and Part M regulations (desirable).
- Experience in military aviation environments (desirable).
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Valley
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Overview TekWissen is a global workforce management provider throughout the UK, Europe and many other countries in the world. Client, a global leader in aerospace, defense, and space. With major operations in the UK, Client is at the forefront of innovation in aviation and technology. With operations in commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense systems, and space exploration, Client employs over 130,000 people worldwide.
Job Title: Aircraft Electrical Fitter
Location: RAF Valley, Wales
Job Type: 12 Months
Work Type: Onsite
Job Description As an Aircraft Electrical Fitter, you will be responsible for the electrical and avionic maintenance of the UK MFTS (Military Flying Training System) rotary-wing H135/H145 aircraft. Working at RAF Valley, you will provide engineering support across line and base maintenance tasks, contributing directly to the availability and airworthiness of the fleet.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform electrical and avionic system maintenance as per OEM standards.
- Support Flight Operations and assist in the day-to-day running of the hangar.
- Conduct inspections, repairs, and off-aircraft technical work in workshops.
- Use specialised test equipment for diagnostics and system testing.
- Move aircraft safely within hangar or flight line environments.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and company maintenance procedures.
Essential Requirements
- Apprenticeship in Aircraft Maintenance or a related discipline.
- Proven knowledge of electrical and avionic systems.
- Experience With Aircraft Line and Base Maintenance Flight/Airport Operations
- Proficiency in using specialised electrical/avionic test equipment.
Desirable Requirements
- Experience working on H135 helicopters.
- Knowledge of Client Helicopters products.
- Familiarity with UK Military Aviation and UK MFTS operations.
- Understanding of EASA Part 145 and Part M regulations.
- Experience in military aviation environments.
Key Performance Indicators
- Maintain >98% aircraft availability at Client location (including deployments).
TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.