Avionic Wireman Fitter

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Airbus Helicopters is the worlds largest helicopter manufacturer and the companys site at Oxford Airport is Britains 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 MoDs 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 customers 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 Visas.

• 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 efficienthelicopters 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 3000) (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 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 Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.

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