Avionics Technician
Employment type: Permanent
Employment basis: Full Time
Salary: Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits
Standard Hours: Flexible Working / 40 hours per week
Location: Primary - Bembridge
Closing date: 28th February 2025
Britten-Norman is the producer of one of the most successful civil aircraft ever manufactured in the UK and is now the UK's only independent civil aircraft manufacturer. We are also a leading aerospace SME, offering a market leading range of aviation related services internationally.
We are seeking a skilled Avionics Technician to work within the Production Department, which involves providing practical operational support for the manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment and wiring harnesses, as well as testing this equipment during the manufacturing process. Additionally, this role supports the installation, testing, and modification of aircraft electrical and avionics systems into new aircraft or major aircraft components in accordance with approved data.
Key Skills and Attributes:
1. Carry out the manufacture of aircraft electrical / electronic components to meet drawing requirements.
2. Carry out manufacture of wiring harnesses to meet drawing requirements using specialist hand tooling.
3. Carry out testing of electrical / electronic components during manufacturer using basic test equipment.
4. Crimping and soldering terminations and connectors, wire harness forming and lacing to meet drawing requirements and good aeronautical standards.
5. Complete technical administration and completion of process packs.
6. Adhere to tool control procedures.
7. Adhere to company procedures and health and safety policy.
8. Carry out the installation of wiring harnesses, electrical and avionics components into aircraft or aircraft components.
9. Ensure all tooling and test equipment within the workshop are within calibration date.
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
1. 5 GCSEs Grade C/4+ incl Maths / English.
2. BTEC ONC or equivalent in an Electrical or Electronics discipline.
3. Served recognised Electrical / electronic or avionics apprenticeship in manufacturing would be desirable.
Required Experience:
1. Minimum of five years' experience in manufacturing electrical / electronic equipment and / or wiring harnesses.
2. Experience in the use of basic electrical / electronic test equipment.
3. Aircraft / aerospace production experience would be desirable.
4. Experience on working on small turboprop or piston fixed wing aircraft would be desirable.
Benefits:
1. Up to 33 annual leave days (inclusive of Bank and Public Holidays).
2. Contributory pension scheme with a salary sacrifice option.
3. Free parking.
Upon completion of probation period:
4. Company sick pay.
5. Salary sacrifice option.
6. Private healthcare scheme.
7. Flu vaccination.
8. Dental and optical cover.
9. Employee Assistance Program.
10. Support with learning and professional development (courses and licenses).
11. Health screening and therapies.
12. Digital GP.
13. Referral bonus.
To apply for this role, please submit an application below.
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