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Avionics Technician

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Hampshire
4 weeks ago
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Description


  • Employment type: Permanent
  • Employment basis: Full Time
  • Salary: Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits
  • Standard Hours: Flexible Working / 40 hours per week
  • Location: Primary - Lee-on-the-Solent



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.
 
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at Britten-Norman. Due to ongoing growth, we are now recruiting for an Avionics Technician to join us at our Lee-on-the-Solent site. 
 
As an avionics technician you will provide operational support to manufacturing, installation and maintenance in electrical and avionics disciplines, whilst working to completion of deadlines in accordance with specific instructions from management and supervision, carry out Installation, Test, Modification, Rectification and Maintenance of Aircraft Electrical and Avionics Systems in accordance with approved data, company procedures and regulatory requirements. Work to achieve optimum productivity both individually and within the team. 


Key Responsibilities


  • Embodiment of avionics modifications in accordance with approved modification data
  • Carry out the removal, installation and rectification of electrical and avionics components and electrical assemblies in accordance with AMM or other approved data 
  • Carry out aircraft maintenance to the aircraft maintenance schedule and maintenance manual
  • Test systems in accordance with aircraft maintenance manuals and other approved data
  • Carry out fault-finding of defects, rectifying defects as found in accordance with aircraft maintenance manual and other approved data, and undertake and successfully pass appropriate training applicable to your role


Skills, Knowledge and Expertise


  • Aircraft Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent
  • Working in a similar role on light utility, unpressurised aircraft
  • Aircraft wiring 
  • Fault identification, isolation, and rectification
  • Avionics modifications


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 leading aircraft manufacturer that has been building aircraft continuously for over 70 years. The company is world renowned for its iconic BN2 Islander Series. The Islander is one of the most successful civil aircraft ever produced in the UK. Available in both piston and turboprop variants, Islander aircraft offer exceptional Short Take-off and Landing capabilities and the ability to operate from unprepared surfaces, including both grass and sand. It has been manufactured continuously since 1965, with 1,299 aircraft built to date. Islander aircraft provide adaptable, low-cost solutions that are currently in daily use with some 200 companies and organisations in over 70 countries worldwide. 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 OEM approved training for pilots, mission operators, and technicians. Additionally, they prioritise innovation and are currently involved in various Research and Development programs. With facilities in the UK and USA, 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.

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