Avionic Wireman / Fitter

Job Description

Job Description:

About our team...

Airbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and the company’s site at Oxford Airport is Britain’s civil helicopter hub.

AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support. Its in-house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight-testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications.

AHUK is the MoD’s chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its No.1 Helicopter Flying school (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).

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 Airbus “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. Airbus will not be able to offer sponsorship for any employment Visa's.
  
• Shift working may be required as part of a normal working pattern. (shift allowance payable)
  
• Occasional need to travel to subcontractors or other Airbus facilities including overseas
  

The Reward

In joining the Airbus family, you will play a critical part in delivering the most efficient helicopters for its customers, who serve, protect, save lives and carry passengers in demanding environments. On top of your competitive base salary, you will have access to the following benefits below via our Airbus salary sacrifice schemes:

• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - single cover for employees paid by the company
  
• Pension: Employees are auto-enrolled into the Airbus Group UK Retirement Fund. Initially, AH contributes 6%, employee 4% basic
  
• Share Incentive Plan and ESOP. Annual share schemes at company discretion.
  
• Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply)
  
• Bikes to Work (up to £3,000) (employee purchase scheme)
  
• Technology ( employee purchase scheme)
  
• Mydrive (employee car purchase scheme)
  
• Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme)
  
• Health-care Cash Scheme
  
• Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme)
  
• Health Assessments
  
• Travel Insurance
  
• Shopping vouchers/discounts
  
• Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)
  

Data Protection

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. After this date the applications will then be reviewed, Feedback will be given and Interviews will be arranged. Please direct any questions relating to this job posting to contact.recruitment.ahuk@airbus.com in the first instance for the attention of the HR Team.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Metal Worker

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.