Aircraft Detail Technician
Listed on 2025-11-29
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Manufacturing Engineer
Aircraft Detail Technician
Department: Production
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Bembridge
Compensation: £28,600 - £39,500 / year
Description- Employment type:
Permanent - Employment basis:
Full Time - Salary: £28,600 - £39,500
- Standard
Hours:
Flexible Working / 40 hours per week
Britten‑Norman is the producer of one of the most successful civil aircraft ever manufactured in the UK and is now the UK’s only independent civil aircraft manufacturer. We are also a leading aerospace SME, offering a market leading range of aviation related services internationally.
This role requires a skilled technician to support the new build production line manufacturing detail parts for assemblies. Employees are encouraged to learn new specific tasks to diversify their skills and support the business. This will lead to further progression through the grading system. Further training can be given to suitable candidates.
You will be responsible for ensuring you achieve and maintain the internal approvals to carry out the above tasks. The employee will ensure you record the progress of your tasks through the works order to completion in accordance with our procedures. Training new and trainee positions to complete the tasks as above in accordance with our procedures.
Key Responsibilities- Manufacture aircraft components from aluminium sheet metal or other similar materials using specifically manufactured tools.
- forming, pressing, routing and by hand to meet the drawing requirements. Routings will be established to support this process.
- Manufacture detail assemblies mainly metal components riveting, countersinking, de-burring, bonding and sealing to meet the drawing requirements.
- Manufacture small, machined parts to drawing requirements using manual and CNC mills and lathes.
- Manufacture fuel pipes, Pitot pipes, brake pipes and other similar pipes using copper, tungum and other materials in our purpose-built pipe facility.
- Read and understand technical drawing instructions/build instructions
- Attention to detail in the quality process is essential.
- 5 GCSEs Grade C/4+ incl Maths / English
- Indentured Apprenticeship in a relevant area or equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years in a similar manufacturing environment be desirable but is not essential.
- 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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