Avionic Operator

BAE Systems; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An aerospace company in the UK is seeking an Avionic Operator to conduct maintenance on F35 aircraft. The ideal candidate should have an Engineering Apprenticeship in Aeronautical Engineering and relevant experience with military aircraft. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with maintenance standards and keeping airworthiness records. The company offers competitive benefits and fosters an inclusive culture. Interested candidates should apply early as the position may close once sufficient applications are received.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentive

Qualifications

• Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship in Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent military qualifications.
• Academic qualification is a minimum of City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance.
• Demonstrable evidence of progression towards an EASA Part 66 B2 Aircraft Engineers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance activities according to the Approved Technical Information.
• Ensure documentation and airworthiness records are maintained.
• Undertake maintenance tasks including inspections, repairs, and modifications.

Skills

Engineering Apprenticeship in Aeronautical Engineering

Experience with EASA/MRP Part 145

F35 Aircraft Type training

Working on complex military aircraft programmes

Education

City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance

Job description

Avionic Operator

Job ID: 00132887

What you’ll be doing

• Ensure that all maintenance activities are conducted in accordance with the Approved Technical Information and relevant risk assessments.
• Ensure all activities are appropriately documented and that all airworthiness records are maintained.
• Compile appropriate reporting, identify any issues and elevate as appropriate.
• Procedure/Standards – Comply with the Organisation’s MOE, its associated procedures and standards, and any other company procedures and standards.
• Safety Management System – Understand and apply human factors, error management, within maintenance.
• Continuing Airworthiness Assurance (Quality) – Ensure maintenance activities comply with the Continuing Airworthiness Assurance Management system.
• Undertake a range of maintenance on an aircraft which may include, as appropriate, aircraft role changes, component removals, inspections, repairs, modifications, fault rectifications, replacements and/or functional/system tests.
• Undertake and complete maintenance instructions and schedules for planned and unplanned tasks, which may require undertaking diagnostic procedures in accordance with the tasked work package(s) for the aircraft.

Your skills and experiences

• Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship, ideally in Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent military qualifications.
• Academic qualification for this role is a minimum of City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance or equivalent.
• Demonstrable evidence of recent progression towards an EASA Part 66 B2 Aircraft Engineers Licence with an aircraft of commensurate complexity to F35.
• Experience of working within and the practical application of EASA/MRP Part 145.
• A logbook demonstrating breadth of experience, currency & recency of skills, knowledge and authorities for working on Aircraft type or in workshops.
• Experience of working on complex military aircraft programmes.
• F35 Aircraft Type training.

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The F-35 Maintenance team

The F-35 Aircraft Maintenance Team undertake a range of activities on F35 aircraft or aircraft components. This role is to work effectively within a team of 12 Maintainers, in a diverse and dynamic operational environment. This will involve construction of the approved Technical Information set and competence to work to maintenance instructions with support and in accordance with the organisation’s MOE.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Closing Date

30th December 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.