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 Location: Bembridge - Isle of Wight
We are seeking an Avionics Team Leader to join a developing manufacturing team who produce parts and components for aftermarket customers, external MRO requirements and internal new aircraft assemblies. This role will lead our Avionics Team within our Part 21G approval to build components on demand, whilst assembling components for our A2 approval and installation on new aircraft.###

Key Responsibilities

Manage all Avionics work within the Part 21G production approval, with potential to develop this supervision into A2 Installation to new aircraft. Completing final inspection of finished parts ensuring they are compliant with the approved data and any production permits or concessions are correctly referenced. Liaising with the Avionics Team to ensure tasks are prioritised and completed in accordance with the agreed production program plan. Report to the Production Manager to ensure delivery of components are reported on accurately, meeting delivery schedules to the required standard. Completing and documenting dimensional inspection for First Article Inspection Reports. Where appropriate, using Britten-Norman electrical testing equipment to fulfil compliance requirements. Ensuring all non-compliant parts are reported and quarantined in accordance with company procedures. Ensuring all matters relating to safety and specifically airworthiness are reported promptly in accordance with the Safety Management System. Maintaining the register of calibrated tools, ensuring all tools, material and personnel approvals are in date and monitored adequately in line with CAA regulations. Ensuring any work, they carry out is within the scope of their approvals granted by the Quality department. Provide training and mentoring to team members and other production members, as required by the Company, and ensure that positive leadership and guidance is offered to all team members. Ensure that materials and/or required items are available to complete required works, liaising with buyers, design teams and stores. Ensure all stage inspections are completed in a timely manner, in line with schedule and that the quality of the work is in accordance with the relevant approve data and company procedures. Reporting of concession or deviation requests to design by the Design Query form.


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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Minimum of 5 years working in an avionics environment. Experience in aircraft component manufacture. Able to read and interpret engineering drawings. Have a detailed knowledge in all aspects of Quality Inspection. 2 years experience in leading a team


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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.