Description
* Employment type: Permanent
* Employment basis: Full Time
* Salary: Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits
* Standard Hours: Flexible Working / 40 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at Britten-Norman. Due to ongoing growth, we are now recruiting for an Aircraft Technician to join us at our Lee-on-the-Solent site.
As an aircraft technician you will perform aircraft maintenance, repair and modifications either at our home base maintenance facility or deployed at other locations across the world. Carrying out planned and reactive work in accordance with the regulation and our internal process and procedures.
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.
Key Responsibilities
* You will perform maintenance activity in accordance with the regulation and our process and procedures
* Planned work may cover scheduled maintenance, inspections, repairs, refurbishments, major and minor modifications, repainting, prebuy inspection etc, unplanned work may cover AOG response, customer support, defect rectification.
* Responsible for delivering the requirements to this standard in the required time and budget ensuring you complete the required documentation using our M.R.O software systems
* Excellent written & verbal communications
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, fostering positive relationships and promoting open communication
* Keen eye for detail and able to follow required processes.
* Able to work well under pressure and achieve collective goals and deadlines
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset
* A positive attitude and enthusiasm to work in a growing company
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Aircraft engineering apprenticeship or equivalent
* Working in a similar role on light utility, unpressurised aircraft
* Sheet metal work and airframe riveting
* Fault identification, isolation, and rectification
* Mechanical airframe modification
Benefits
* 36 annual leave days (inclusive of Bank and Public Holidays)
* Contributory pension scheme with a salary sacrifice option
* Private healthcare scheme
* Flu vaccination
* Dental and optical cover
* Employee Assistance Program
* Support with learning and professional development (courses and licenses)
* Health screening and therapies
* Digital GP
* Referral bonus
Britten-Norman is a reputable aircraft brand that has been in the industry for over 60 years. With a strong focus on design and manufacturing, they have successfully built over 1,300 aircraft for customers in more than 100 countries worldwide. As the UK's only CAA A2 approved aircraft manufacturer, Britten-Norman offers a range of quality products and services. Their aircraft lineup includes the Islander, which has been enhanced and rebranded as the Defender 4000, combining the simplicity of single pilot operation with the capabilities of a small airliner. The Defender 4000 boasts increased capacity, higher weight allowance, and the latest sensors and technologies, making it a flexible surveillance platform. Britten-Norman also provides comprehensive support to its customers, with field servicing, training, and modifications/upgrades available. They have a dedicated training department that offers expert EASA and OEM approved training for pilots, mission operators, and technicians. Additionally, they prioritize innovation and are currently involved in various Research and Development programs. With facilities in Asia, America, and Europe, Britten-Norman is able to cater to customers globally. Their commitment to excellence and their passion for pushing boundaries in aircraft design make them a top choice for those in the aviation industry.