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 aircraft.

• Be able to read and understand detailed engineering drawings and associated data

• Interest in DIY

• Good 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 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 Visa's.

• 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 efficient helicopters 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 £3,000) (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 contact.recruitment.ahuk@airbus.com 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 Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Metal Worker <JF-MA-MW>

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.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.

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