Aircraft Structures Technician

At RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, Serco has been providing multi-activity and engineering support since 1997. Serco proudly supports the RAF and MoD, supplying around 20 different services onsite, from engine and aircraft maintenance, to fuelling and ground control services. RAF Brize Norton is the largest operating base within the Royal Air Force, providing air transport and air-to-air refuelling to the RAF fleet, and as an Aircraft Structures Technician, you will contribute enormously to the vital work carried out here. You'll also be part of the wider team, with 5,800 service personnel, 1,200 contractors and 300 civil servants on site. The bay is responsible for RAF Brize Norton C-17 aircraft airframe structural and composite repairs, metal fabrication, and damage assessments. Work is carried out within the structures bay and on the aircraft, both in the hangar and on the line. The team are required to work at height and in confined spaces on the C17 aircraft.,

• Current working knowledge and experience of Aircraft Structural Metal rectification on aircraft and in the bay environment. Including damage assessment, frame skin replacements, fuselage damage repairs, structural component changes, corrosion removal, manufacture of repair parts, drilling, countersinking, riveting, close tolerance work and bolting of replacement parts
• Competency to operate workshop machines and hand tools used in airframe structural work and metal repair.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings, technical manuals, and work instructions.
• Functional IT skills to access technical information and maintenance records
• Document all work performed and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate effectively with other team members and departments to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality output.
• Ensure that all repairs and rectification tasks are correctly certified and that records of maintenance carried out are correct and complete.
  
  Working knowledge and experience of Aircraft Structural Metal rectification on aircraft and in the bay environment.
• Will have successfully completed a recognised Civilian Engineering or Aviation BTEC/ONC/ NVQ Level 3, or equivalent, or military course in Aircraft Engineering.
• Previous experience in Armed Forces or industry on aircraft engineering maintenance/ repair activities.
  
  Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees of Serco are required to be security cleared to SC level. If successful in your application, we would support you with the SC process. As a guideline only, you would normally need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years. Further confirmation can be found on the National Security Vetting (NSV) website https://www.gov.uk/security-vetting-and-clearance. If you have not been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years, please be prepared to request an Overseas Criminal Records Check for these countries as you will be asked to provide this for referencing and security checks if you are successful. All prospective employees of Serco specifically those who apply for safety sensitive roles, may be subject to drug and alcohol testing.
  
  Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Holidays: 24 days annual leave
• Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme