Are you an experienced Aircraft Structures Technician or skilled Sheet Metal Worker looking for your next challenge? Join a highly respected engineering team supporting the RAF's largest operating base and play a key role in maintaining the C-17 Globemaster fleet.
Due to an exciting contract expansion, our client is growing their Structures team at RAF Brize Norton. If you have hands-on experience in sheet metal rectification and structural repairs, this is an opportunity to work on one of the world's most capable military transport aircraft while developing your career in a world-class engineering environment.
What's on Offer?
- £44,000 per annum (Technician)
- £48,400 per annum (Senior Technician - depending on experience)
- Permanent position
- 40-hour working week
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Excellent pension scheme
- Extensive training and career development opportunities
- Healthcare, wellbeing support and retail discounts
- Annual paid volunteering day
- ShareSave scheme
Working Pattern
- Two weeks: Monday-Friday, 08:00-17:00
- One week: Monday-Thursday, 16:00-02:00
The Role
Working within the Aircraft Structures Bay, you'll carry out structural and composite repairs on RAF C-17 aircraft, both in the workshop and directly on the aircraft in the hangar and on the flight line.
Your duties will include:
- Aircraft structural damage assessment and rectification
- Sheet metal repairs, frame and skin replacements
- Structural component replacement and corrosion removal
- Fabrication of repair parts
- Drilling, riveting, countersinking and close-tolerance fitting
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical manuals
- Recording maintenance using computer-based systems
- Ensuring all work is completed to the highest safety and quality standards
- Working closely with engineers and technicians across the wider maintenance team
What We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from candidates who have:
- Proven experience in sheet metal rectification
- A recognised Engineering or Aviation Engineering qualification (BTEC, ONC, NVQ or equivalent), or military aircraft engineering training
- Strong practical engineering skills and attention to detail
Previous aircraft experience is desirable but not essential, full training in aircraft-specific repair techniques will be provided.
Why Apply?
You'll be joining a long-established engineering operation supporting the RAF at RAF Brize Norton, home to over 7,000 military, civilian and contractor personnel. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a rewarding career within a stable organisation that invests heavily in training, progression and employee wellbeing.
Please note: This role is subject to SC Security Clearance, and applicants will normally need to have lived in the UK continuously for the past five years. Pre-employment checks, including drug and alcohol testing, may also apply.
