Avionic Fitter

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit an Avionic Fitter on an initial 3-month contract. As the Avionic Fitter, you will be working for the largest helicopter manufacturer supporting on major projects.

Role: Avionic Fitter
Pay: -21.05 per hour PAYE
Location: Oxford
Contract: Monday - Friday - 08:00 - 17:00, 40 hours per week, 3-month contract
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: BPSS, will require SC Clearnce

Responsibilities

• To maintain the safety and airworthiness and helicopters within the Installations department whilst being customised and maintained.
• Accomplishment of work for the Installation Supervisor or Certifying Engineer.
• Work to high standards to ensure continued safe operation of the aircraft.
• Manufacture electrical looms and avionics systems in accordance with design data
• Conduct off-aircraft work in workshops as required.
• Will also be required to assist in day to day running of the hangar, including aircraft movements and general housekeeping.
• Flexible working attitude to deal with the changing priorities within the department.
• This a certifying role reporting to the Installation and Production Manager
• Ensure that good practices of H&S are maintained and that appropriate PPE for each task is being used.
• Remove and refit panels and cowlings to helicopters and equipment.
• Work closely with the design office.
• Carry out repairs to aircraft wiring looms and avionics systems

Essential Skills& Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team, and on own initiative, as well as to high standards in
• order to ensure the continued, safe operation of the aircraft.
• Able to work in confined spaces
• Experience of helicopter systems
• Flexible with a positive approach and genuine enthusiasm for the role.
• Reliable with ability to remain calm when under pressure.
• Well organized and methodical - paying attention to detail.
• Able to work to a shift pattern, as required, (shift allowance payable).
• Ability to accurately interpret detailed wiring diagrams and associated data
• Have recent experience of manufacturing wiring looms including terminating of
• connectors and carrying continuity testing
• Recent experience of on and off aircraft soldering and crimping techniques
• Knowledge of the use of specialist test equipment related to electrical and avionic
• systems
• Ability to use Google Office, SAP and MS products (Desirable)

Education, Qualifications & Special Training

• Completed a formal aviation apprenticeship or related discipline.
• Experience on Airbus Helicopters.
• Driving license

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation

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