Aircraft Fitters

Description

Are you an experienced Aircraft Technician looking to develop your career supporting the Royal Navy? Do you have hands-on experience working on Merlin or other rotary-wing aircraft?

Our client is seeking skilled Aircraft Technicians to join their established aviation engineering team at Royal Navy Air Station Culdrose, one of the UK's busiest and most operationally significant military airfields. This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates transitioning from the Armed Forces or those bringing relevant civilian rotary-wing experience.

You'll play a key role in maintaining Merlin helicopters, ensuring aircraft availability, safety, and operational readiness in a highly regulated environment.

The Role

As an Aircraft Technician, you will:

Carry out aircraft maintenance and off-aircraft support activities

Work as an Aircraft Engineering Fitter across operational support contracts

Ensure all tasks meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements

Identify and escalate risks, quality issues, and customer concerns

Complete technical documentation and administrative duties accurately

Attend training and development activities to enhance skills and knowledge About You

To be considered, you will ideally have:

A minimum of 3 years' experience in an airworthiness environment

Merlin helicopter experience or strong rotary-wing aircraft background

Experience working with Merlin aircraft systems and support equipment

Knowledge of Lean Operating Procedures, Naval Air Publications, and CIETP

Familiarity with engineering and asset management systems

A strong commitment to safety, quality, COSHH, and tool control procedures What's on Offer

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Up to xjnqpsq 6% contributory pension scheme

29 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Structured training and development with access to a wide range of courses

Funding for qualifications and career progression opportunities

Comprehensive wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare cash plans and wellbeing resources

Employee discounts across a wide range of retailers

Supportive and inclusive working environmentPlease apply now to be considered for this opportunity. Please note that due to high application volumes, the closing date may be brought forward

Ad ID: 5417827060