Aircraft Composite Fitter

MPI have a requirement for an Aircraft Composite Technician to be based at RAF Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3LX

This is a permanent role

Rate of pay

Salary Dependent on Responsibilities Skills & Experience

Working hours

Mon-Fri Working Regime 40 hours per week

Typically:

x 2 weeks of Day Shifts- Monday – Friday, (08:00 – 17.00)/x 1 week of x 4 Evening shifts Mon-Thu ( 16:00 – 02:00 )

Overview of role

The bay is responsible for RAF Brize Norton C-17 aircraft structural and composite repairs. Work is carried out within the structures bay and on the aircraft, both in the hangar and on the line. The team are required to work at height and in confined spaces on the C-17 aircraft.

Main Accountabilities:

Current working knowledge and experience of laminating, trimming and assembly of composite materials. Including but not limited to, Carbon fibre and Fibreglass wet layups, vacuum bagging, hot bonder curing, damage assessment, scarfing, honeycomb core replacement, surface preparation and adhesive preparation and use.

Competency to operate workshop machines and hand tools.

Interpret and work from engineering drawings, technical manuals, and work instructions.

What you need to do the job:

Working knowledge and experience of laminating, trimming and assembly of composite materials.

Will have successfully completed a recognised BTEC or NVQ or equivalent, or a course in advanced composite repairs.

Previous experience in Armed Forces or industry on composite manufacture, maintenance, or repair activities