Aircraft Fitter

Aircraft Fitter

Posted Today by Morson Edge

£30 Per hour
Inside
Undetermined
Oxford

Summary: The Aircraft Fitter role at RAF Brize Norton involves maintenance, repairs, and modifications of the A400M (Atlas) fleet. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience, with a focus on safety and compliance. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for continuous improvement and development. This is a long-term contract position with a commitment to excellence and a people-focused company culture.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform maintenance, repairs, and modifications to aircraft.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
  • Identify and rectify unsafe conditions.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
  • Complete aircraft paperwork to a high standard.
  • Navigate and interpret aircraft maintenance documentation accurately.
  • Carry out aircraft modifications and light structural work as required.

Key Skills:

  • Valid aircraft standards-based qualification (Apprenticeship/NVQ level 3) or equivalent.
  • Minimum 3 years recorded experience in aircraft maintenance.
  • Current Human factor initial and refresher, EWIS, and SFAR 88 certificates.
  • Knowledge of aeronautical regulations.
  • Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to obtain full SC security clearance.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient organizational skills and ability to work efficiently.

Salary (Rate): £30.34/hour

City: Oxford

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Morson Are recruting for Aircraft Fitters on behalf of our prestigious client, based at RAF Brize Norton.The company provides MAA Part 145 Aircraft support to the RAF A400M (Atlas) fleet.Morson have an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated career focused andambitious Aircraft Fitter seeking a role in a challenging, fast-paced and rewardingenvironment. Our aim as a team is to attract and develop key talent across all levelsof our growing aviation business.

Duties and responsibilities are, but not limited to the following:

General Responsibility

As an Aircraft Fitter you will be responsible for Maintenance, Repairs andModifications to the aircraft. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Compliance with the organisational policies and procedures detailed inthe supporting manuals
  • Identifying and rectifying existing and potential unsafe conditions
  • Maintaining the work environment in a clean and safe manner using a“clean as you go” approach
  • Complying with company Safety Management System (SMS) occurrencereporting procedures
  • Complying with the safety policy
  • Complete aircraft paperwork to a high standard
  • An awareness of COSHH, Working at height and Manual handling safetyrequirements
  • Actively embrace a Continuous Improvement (CI) culture

Essential Job Function

  • Responsible for the maintenance of the aircraft and safe use of groundequipment
  • Can accurately navigate and interpret aircraft maintenancedocumentation.
  • Carry out aircraft modifications and light structural work if required.

Candidate Essential Requirements

  • Must hold a valid aircraft standards-based qualification(Apprenticeship/NVQ level 3) or aircraft related academicqualification/traineeship with a minimum 3 years recorded experience orbe able to satisfy the Training / Maintenance management team.
  • Current Human factor initial and refresher, EWIS and SFAR 88 certificate
  • Knowledge of aeronautical regulations
  • Must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom
  • Fluency in English, both written and verbal
  • Be able to obtain full SC security clearance

Desirable Criteria

  • Experience on A400M, Propeller or Wide body Aircraft
  • Previous exposure to AirN@v and Amos
  • Knowledge of Military Aviation Authority (MAA) MRP Part 145 regulations
  • Have good communication skills, both verbally and written, andinterpersonal skills
  • A proven ability to work as part of a team
  • Be able to work on their own initiative and demonstrate leadership skills
  • Possess proficient organisational skills and an ability to work in an efficientmanner
  • IPAF/MEWP familiarisation

Typical Working Conditions

Hours:5x5x4 shift approx. 40 hours per week with potential overtime - 07.00 to 19.00

PPE is provide and its use is mandatory in the performance ofyour work.

Salary

Pay: £30 ph umbrella and £23.24 PAYE

Duration: 6 month rolling contract (long term)

Company Values

  • Agile - We will question the norm, seek out opportunity and embracechange for the better.
  • Ambitious - We will dream big and pursue those dreams with passion anddetermination.
  • Committed to Excellence - We will always strive to be better, to bedifferent, to Go Beyond.
  • Customer Centric - We will build honest, personal relationships with ourcustomers and aim to wow them.
  • Fun - We’ll have fun while getting the job done and ensure a positive andhappy workplace.
  • People Focused - We will develop, engage, protect and support our staffand each other.
  • Trust - We will create trust by being honest, ethical and respectful everyday. What we say is what we do.