Description/Overall purpose of the Job

You will be tasked with the manufacture and installation of looms and attaching equipment into aircraft under modification as part of a diverse and multi-skilled team. This will involve working closely with our in-house Part-21 design team. This manufacture of bespoke role equipment and customised optionals comes at the request of customers varying from the MOD to VVIP clients. An attention to detail, overt pride in your work and ownership of the task at hand is key to meeting the customer’s expectations to their satisfactory completion.

You are also expected to maintain the safety and airworthiness and helicopters within the Installations department whilst being customised and maintained.

Main responsibilities

• Accomplishment of work as directed by the Installation Supervisor or Certifying Engineer.

• Working to high standards to ensure continued safe operation of the aircraft.

• Manufacture electrical looms and avionic systems in accordance with design data

• Conduct off-aircraft work in workshops as required

• Will also be required to assist in day to day running of the hangar, including aircraft handling.

• Maintain high standards house keeping in line with the “Clean As You Go” initiative

• Flexible working attitude to deal with the changing priorities within the department

• Will be working within a highly regulated environment

• Remove and refit panels and cowlings to helicopters and equipment

• Work closely with the design office

• Carry out repairs to aircraft wiring looms and avionic systems

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team, and on own initiative, as well as to high standards in order to ensure the continued safe operation of the aircraft.

• Able to work in confined spaces

• Basic knowledge of electrical systems

• Basic understanding of how to use test equipment, such as an AVO

• Interest in DIY

• Understanding of the use of soldering and crimping techniques for wiring connections

• Basic understanding of wiring diagrams and/or production processes

• Able to adhere to the requirements of H&S to wear the appropriate PPE for each task

• Positive approach with a genuine enthusiasm for the role.

• Good communication skills.

• Reliable with ability to remain calm when under pressure.

• Well organised and methodical with a high attention to detail.

• Ability to use Google Office and MS products

Desirable

• Ability to use SAP / Envision

• Experience in loom building or installation

• Troubleshooting and fault finding experience

Education, Qualifications or Training

Essential

• Minimum Level 2 Qualification in electrical engineering or similar.

• Experience in Automotive, Aviation, Marine or other transport industry

• Be able to produce a portfolio of work

• Clean driving licence

Desirable

• Worked in an aviation environment

About you

• Attention to detail

• Punctuality

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to work as part of a diverse, multi-skilled workforce

• High level of integrity and understanding of responsibility

Additional requirements

• Due to the nature of this position you will require DBS Security Clearance and be eligible for SC clearance.

• Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations.

• All candidates must possess the current, legal right to work in the United Kingdom.

• Shift working may be required as part of a normal working pattern. (shift allowance payable)

• Occasional need to travel to subcontractors or other facilities including overseas

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