Job Description

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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
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at Britten-Norman. Due to ongoing growth, we are now recruiting for an Aircraft Technician to join us at our Lee-on-the-Solent site.

As an aircraft technician you will perform aircraft maintenance, repair and modifications either at our home base maintenance facility or deployed at other locations across the world. Carrying out planned and reactive work in accordance with the regulation and our internal process and procedures.



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.###

Key Responsibilities

You will perform maintenance activity in accordance with the regulation and our process and procedures Planned work may cover scheduled maintenance, inspections, repairs, refurbishments, major and minor modifications, repainting, prebuy inspection etc, unplanned work may cover AOG response, customer support, defect rectification. Responsible for delivering the requirements to this standard in the required time and budget ensuring you complete the required documentation using our M.R.O software systems Excellent written & verbal communications Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, fostering positive relationships and promoting open communication Keen eye for detail and able to follow required processes. Able to work well under pressure and achieve collective goals and deadlines Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset A positive attitude and enthusiasm to work in a growing company


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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Aircraft engineering apprenticeship or equivalent Working in a similar role on light utility, unpressurised aircraft Sheet metal work and airframe riveting Fault identification, isolation, and rectification Mechanical airframe modification



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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


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About Britten-Norman

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.