Electronics Repair Technician - Aviation Parts & Maintenance

Electronics Repair Technician - Aviation Parts & Maintenance
Cheltenham
Up to £35,000 dependent on experience + Benefits Package

As a result of our success in attracting new business to support our ambitious growth plans we are looking to appoint a number of Electronics Repair Technician who are looking to join a progressive global industry leader.

Who we are:

Part of a global aviation group we are the leading global provider of OEM-pedigree parts and MRO services for legacy aerospace platforms. Our entire business and infrastructure is uniquely optimised to support mature products for as long as our customers need them. Our Extended Life Solution provided to more than 3,000 customers worldwide.

For over 40 years, we have licensed or acquired 4,500 top assemblies from leading aviation OEMs. Our expertise in the manufacturing, procurement and support of these legacy products is second to none---because it is the only thing we do.

The Electronics Repair Technician Role:

As an integral part of the Electronic, Repair and Overhaul teams, responsible and accountable for the fault diagnosis and return to service of various mechanical products, ensuring that the finished product conforms to exacting quality and aerospace standards. 

Key Responsibilities Include:

+ Provide inspection and diagnostic fault finding of various Electronic products and final unit instruments
+ Assemble, test and inspect various Electronic products and final unit instruments, using complex diagnostic tests and methodologies and high level technical build
+ Undertake analytical fault-finding to determine the root cause and corrective action of failed products
+ Effective use and maintenance of systems and records to ensure service standards are achieved at all times (i.e. use of ERP/MRP, Database and IT systems 
+ Effectively interpret and utilize assembly and engineering drawings and specifications
+ Required to work in production environment to undertake and support assembly and test functions as required from time to time to meet business needs
+ Ensure finished products conform to quality standards to enable progression to inspection and release process

All successful Electronics Repair Technicians will be able to demonstrate:

+ Understanding/ willingness to participate lean methodologies and continuous improvement processes. 
+ Able to work to deadlines and meet performance targets.
+ Excellent attention to detail and ability to demonstrate dexterity and hand to eye coordination. 
+ Effective communicator (verbal and written) and PC literate – competent in the use of MS Office applications and databases.
+ Numerate and Literate – attainment of academic or vocational passes in HNC or (time served equivalent) or able to demonstrate necessary standard through job related assessment.
+ Able to calculate the tolerances within drawings, calculate test results against specification limits to check for compliant parts/products, this will require:
- Imperial to metric conversions
- Decimal to fraction conversions
- Basic mathematical calculations (addition/subtraction etc.)

As part of the selection process you may be invited to attend an assessment centre involving both practical exercises and verbal interview.

Deadline for completed and returned applications is 5pm on Friday 1st February 2019.

Applicants will be shortlisted for interview ONLY if their application evidences the necessary skills and experience required for the essential criteria of the role. 

To apply for this role, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. We are regulated by both domestic and international legislation and must comply with Aviation Security and International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Any offer of employment is conditional upon successful completion of Baseline Personal Security Standards which incorporate criminal records checks, referencing and security screening. 

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to each one individually therefore if you have not heard by 15th February, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

You may have worked in the following capacities:
Electronics Technician, Electronics Engineer, Graduate Electronics Engineer, Aviation Electronics Engineer.

Interested? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager

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