Location: RAF Brize Norton, OX18 3LX

Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Shift Pattern: 5x5x4 – 07:00 to 19:00

• £42,318 basic salary

• £2,720 shift allowance

• £5,000 annual retention bonus

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Aircraft Fitter / Mechanic to join a team supporting the RAF A400M (Atlas) fleet at RAF Brize Norton.

Working within a MAA Part 145 aircraft maintenance environment, the successful candidate will carry out aircraft maintenance, repairs, and modifications while ensuring all work is completed in accordance with approved technical documentation and regulatory requirements.

This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced military aviation environment, contributing to the safe and efficient operation of the A400M aircraft fleet.

• Carry out aircraft maintenance, repairs, and modifications in accordance with approved technical documentation

• Accurately interpret and navigate aircraft maintenance manuals and technical documentation

• Perform light structural work and aircraft modifications where required

• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with organisational procedures and safety requirements

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment using a “clean as you go” approach

• Identify and report potential safety hazards or unsafe conditions

• Operate aircraft ground equipment safely and effectively

• Complete aircraft maintenance documentation and paperwork to a high standard

• Support a culture of continuous improvement within the maintenance operation

• Recognised aircraft engineering qualification (Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3) or equivalent aircraft-related academic qualification

• Minimum 3 years' aircraft maintenance experience or equivalent recognised competency

• Current Human Factors, EWIS, and SFAR 88 certification

• Good understanding of aeronautical regulations and aircraft maintenance practices

• Ability to interpret aircraft technical documentation

• Fluent English communication skills, written and verbal

• Right to live and work in the UK

• Ability to obtain and maintain MOD security clearance

• Experience working on A400M, propeller aircraft, or wide-body aircraft

• Knowledge of MAA MRP Part 145 regulations

• Experience using or AMOS maintenance systems

• Strong teamwork and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and demonstrate leadership when required

• IPAF / MEWP familiarity

• Primarily based at RAF Brize Norton

• 5x5x4 day shift pattern (07:00–19:00)

• Night shift opportunities may be available (19:00–07:00)

• PPE provided and required for all operational activities

Engineers currently working towards their licence may have the opportunity to complete outstanding licence modules on the A400M platform, supporting career progression within aircraft engineering. xbpsjku

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled team supporting military aircraft operations in a dynamic and technically challenging environment.