Cobham Aviation Services are recruiting for an Aircraft Avionic Technician/Fitter to support Base Maintenance activities to the appointed Supervisor and/or Licensed Aircraft Engineer, working on our fixed wing fleet of Aircraft (predominantly Falcon 20). You will have an awareness of all associated and related Electronic/Avionic Aircraft Maintenance regulations and work in accordance with the company procedures at all times. 

This position is based at our Bournemouth International Airport site and requires minimal travel:

As an Aircraft Fitter your skills and qualifications will ideally include:

• Aviation apprenticeship background
• Electrical/ Avionic Engineering experience working in an Aircraft line or base maintenance facility.
• Experience of service or commercial aircraft engineering/operations (desirable)
• Ability to gain full UK security clearance if not already gained. 
• Motivated team member and physically fit to undertake manual tasks around and on board the aircraft
• Medically fit for detachment

As an Aircraft Fitter your main responsibilities will involve:

• Safety first. Operate at Special Mission in accordance with the SHE Technical standards. Identify where the SHE Technical Standards are applicable to appointed operations/tasks and apply safe systems of work identified. 
• Apply countermeasures identified in applicable risk assessment to appointed operations/tasks. 
• To perform base maintenance and when required line maintenance on company and customer operated aircraft including, servicing, inspections, modifications and defect rectification. Reporting to your LAE & SLAE you will need to work in an efficient and timely manner to meet the allocated task times. 
• The control of any material or Company equipment provided for the task.  The cleanliness of the working area at all times. 
• Keep all associated Base Maintenance equipment replenished and ensure service dates are complied with. 
• Although primarily based at Bournemouth, you must be willing and able to work at other detached operating bases when required. There is a possibility of working shift patterns when required to meet operational demands.

Cobham Aviation Services UK

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