Aircraft Composite Fitters

Description

MPI have a requirement for permanent Aircraft Composite fitters to work on site at Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxfordshire. OX18 3LX

Our Client will review applicants from candidates from other industries as long as they have trade papers etc.

Mon–Fri Working Regime 40 hours per week

x 2 weeks of Day Shifts– Monday Friday, (08:.00)

x 1 week of x 4 Evening shifts Mon–Thu ( 16 00 )

25 days leave plus 8 bank holidays.

Salary Dependent on Responsibilities Skills & Experience

The bay is responsible for RAF Brize Norton C–17 aircraft structural and composite repairs. Work is carried out within the structures bay and on the aircraft, both in the hangar and on the line. The team are required to work at height and in confined spaces on the C–17 aircraft.

Main Accountabilities:

Current working knowledge and experience of laminating and trimming composite materials. Including but not limited to, Carbon fibre and Fibreglass wet layups, vacuum bagging, hot bonder curing, damage assessment, scarfing, honeycomb core replacement, surface preparation and adhesive preparation and use. Competency to operate workshop machines and hand tools. Interpret and work from engineering drawings, technical manuals, and work instructions. Functional IT skills to access technical information and maintenance records. Document all work performed and maintain accurate records. Collaborate effectively with other team members and departments to ensure efficient workflow and high–quality output. Ensure that all repairs and rectification tasks are correctly certified and that records of maintenance carried out are correct and complete. What you need to do the job:

Working knowledge and experience of laminating and trimming of composite materials. Will have successfully completed a recognised BTEC/ONC/ NVQ Level 3, or equivalent, or military course in Advanced composite repairs. Previous experience preferred in Armed Forces or industry on composite manufacture, maintenance, or repair activities. Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews. Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme. Holidays: 25 days leave plus 8 bank holidays. MoD Security Clearance. Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees of our client are required to be security cleared to SC level. If successful in your application, we would support you with the SC process. As a guideline only, you would normally need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years.

Due to GDPR processes now implemented, the process with our client once agencies submit you to the portal will be that you will be invited to apply through the ATS (Client Portal). We ask that you complete this task in a timely manner as once completed MPI will be able to submit you to the Client

Ad ID: 5417353466