Fabricator​/Fitter technician

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 Sheet Metal Fabricator/Fitter role is to contribute to the delivery of bespoke, high-quality helicopter solutions through complex prototype development, retrofit, and series production. The role involves developing and manufacturing detailed parts from sheet metal to aviation standards within a workshop or hangar, assembling components, and working closely with the design team on prototype work.

Carry out detailed inspections of subcontractor manufactured parts to ensure compliance with engineering drawings. Carrying out repairs to in service helicopters using sheet metal and composite techniques. With the overall output to maintain the safety and airworthiness of helicopters within the customisation and MRO departments

Main responsibilities

Accomplishment of work as directed by the Installation Supervisor or Certifying Engineer Manufacture detailed parts from sheet metal

Inspect parts manufactured by subcontractors

Assembling parts manufactured by subcontractors

Applying protective coatings

Working closely with the design team

All parts manufactured must be in compliance with the design data to ensure safe operation of aircraft

Working as part of a team or individually depending on the specific work packages

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

Working within a highly regulated environment

Carry out repairs to helicopter structures and components

Flexible working attitude to deal with the changing priorities within the departments

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  able to read and understand detailed engineering drawings and associated data Interest in DIYGood manual hand skills

Able to work in confined spaces

Good communication skills

Reliable with ability to remain calm when under pressure

Well organised and methodical with a high attention to detail

Able to adhere to the requirements of H&S to wear the appropriate PPE for each task Ability to use Google Office and MS products

Desirable

Knowledge of techniques used in manufacturing parts from sheet metal to close tolerance

Knowledge of types of fasteners used to assemble sheet metal and components using rivets, mechanical fasteners and adhesive bonding used in aviation

Ability to use SAP / Envision Education, Qualifications or Training Essential Minimum  Level 2 qualification in Fabrication Must be able to present examples of work done via photographic record.

Previous experience in a similar role such as Sheet Metal Working, Metal Fabrication, Mechanical Fitter or Automotive repair

Clean Driving Licence Desirable Aviation  experience

Sheet Metal Experience Composites Experience 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…