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Aircraft Technician - Safety Systems
Job Posted: 8 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Nationwide
Expire in: 20 days
Job Description
Aircraft Technician - Safety Systems
As an Aircraft Technician - Safety Systems, you will play a vital role in ensuring the operational integrity of emergency systems critical to the safety of passengers and crew. Your core responsibilities will involve the maintenance, repair, overhaul, and testing of essential aircraft safety components, including evacuation slides, life rafts, and life vests.
Working in a highly regulated, precision-focused workshop environment, you'll use approved tooling, test equipment, and OEM documentation to perform tasks in compliance with EASA Part-145, FAA, and other international aviation standards. Every action you take will directly support the airworthiness, regulatory compliance, and safety of commercial aircraft.
This position is ideal for technically skilled professionals who are detail-oriented and passionate about aviation safety. With multinational operations, you'll be part of a collaborative, quality-driven, diverse team, with opportunities for professional growth and cross-site engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Inspect, functionally test, repair, overhaul, and certify:
Emergency evacuation slides
Life rafts and survival equipment
Life vests/jackets and inflation systems
Perform maintenance in strict accordance with:
Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs) and OEM procedures
EASA/FAA/CAA/DGAC/ILT regulations
Company work cards and internal documentation
Conduct precise pressure and leak tests, as well as visual inspections using calibrated tools and fixtures
Handle hazardous materials responsibly, ensuring correct use, shelf-life monitoring, and compliant disposal
Accurately document all work using the Maintenance Information System (MIS) or other approved formats
Maintain full traceability of all parts, tools, and consumables used
Follow all Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies and wear appropriate PPE
Support customer, internal, and regulatory audits as needed
Contribute to ongoing improvements in workshop practices, tooling, and quality systems
Qualifications & Requirements
Technical qualification such as a diploma, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent in Aeronautical Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance, or Mechanical Technology
Minimum of 2 years' experience in an aircraft maintenance or component MRO environment
Preferred (but not essential) OEM or product-specific training on aircraft safety equipment
Knowledge of:
EASA Part-145, FAA 145, DGAC, ILT standards
Industry-standard documentation such as CMM, IPC, AMM
Skills & Competencies
Strong mechanical aptitude and technical proficiency
Ability to accurately interpret and follow technical drawings and manuals
Meticulous attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality
Skilled in the use of hand tools, pressure testing equipment, and nitrogen systems
Comfortable using digital systems for maintenance tracking and reporting
Clear communicator and effective team collaborator
High awareness of safety protocols and workshop hazards
Working Conditions
Based in a controlled, component-level workshop environment
Occasional travel between sites (Witham, Wokingham, Paris, Duiven) may be required
Physically active role, involving standing, lifting, and working with pressurized systems
Must comply with PPE, tool control, and all relevant safety practices
What We Offer
Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
Comprehensive training and development programs (regulatory, OEM-specific, safety)
Dynamic, multinational work environment committed to excellence
Clear pathways for career progression (Senior Technician, Team Leader, Quality roles)
Full compliance with regulatory training (Human Factors, EWIS, FTS) and ongoing technical upskillingBefore You Apply
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