Airframe Repair & Test Support Technician

Airbus; Bristol; On-site; GBP 38,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Bristol is seeking an Airframe Repair & Test Support Technician. The candidate will manage critical structural tests, coordinate internal and external stakeholders, and ensure compliance with design specifications. Key qualifications include experience with workshop equipment, knowledge of structural loading systems, and the ability to work independently. Flexible working hours and a range of benefits are offered, alongside a salary between £38,000 and £45,000 depending on experience.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with aluminium, steel, titanium alloys, and composite materials.
• Ability to work from technical drawings.
• Experience with Part 66 maintenance or armed forces equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver structural tests for critical projects.
• Prepare pre-design studies and detailed designs for manufacturing.
• Coordinate contributors, stakeholders, and subcontracting activities.
• Report regularly to colleagues and participate in team meetings.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Knowledge of structural loading systems

Workshop equipment operation

Self-motivation

Education

ONC/HNC or equivalent

Tools

Lathe

Miller

Pillar drill

Job description

****Job Description:****We are currently looking for:Airframe Repair & Test Support TechnicianLocation: Filton, Bristol Contract: Full time, 37.5 hours per week**Duties:*** In the frame of test leading:○ Project manage & Deliver structural tests from level 6 to level 2 of the Test Pyramid and other business critical projects Define tests in adherence to the Structures Test .Process and in respect of all suitable transnational processes, methods and tools.○ Integrate the 1ACMT transnational skills to deliver tests on time, cost and quality.○ Ensure communication and reporting to the test customer.* In the frame of the test means engineering:○ Concepts designed on time, cost & quality○ Prepare a pre-design (3D study) for specification release.○ Provide detailed designs and data transfer for manufacturing.○ Ensure a configuration management of drawings and 3D data.○ Provide specimen interface drawings.○ Ensure test means interfaces are compliant with specimen loading areas.○ Support acceptance of test means after manufacturing○ Provide expertise during the assembly of the test means in the laboratory.* Coordinate all internal and external contributors / stakeholders / suppliers.* Launch subcontracting activities following policy, managing purchasing and goods receipt.* Anticipate, identify and manage risks & opportunities.* Ensure regular reporting to other colleagues and teams in the test centre.* Participate in the Test Centre SQCDP and weekly team meetings.* Integrate, develop and introduce new lean policies, methods and ways-of-working aligned with the transnational business requirements and strategy of IACMT.* Provide feedback and/or sustain internal exchanges so that lessons learnt from previous* programmes are transferred to the team.* Support the development of training methodology and material**Our requirements:*** Educated to a minimum of ONC/HNC or demonstrate practical proficiency from a recognised training/development programme such as City and Guilds, Engineering Industrial Training Board, a company apprenticeship etc* Practical knowledge and skills to operate workshop equipment (lathe, miller, pillar drill etc) and perform manual fitting tasks.* The ability to work from technical drawings and problem solve.* Knowledge of basic building blocks of a structural loading system including load cells, hydraulic actuators, fixation points etc. Understand the function, safe handling requirements, maintenance and assembly.* Experience in the use of aluminium, steel, titanium alloys and composite materials.* Autonomous, Creative, Lean. Possess a sound understanding and knowledge of the type of work within an Aerospace environment.* Candidates must display a self-motivated and proactive approach, excellent communication skills both written and verbal (in English) and have the ability to work as part of the team.* Applicants will be expected to support the Business needs by use of multi-skilling, multi-tasking and work extended hours when required to support priority tests.* Independent and structured way of working* Candidates possessing Part 66 maintenance experience with aircraft structural repairs (current license not required) or equivalent armed forces time-served experience in this field.**Benefits*** Flexible working hours (flexi-time)* 25 days holidays + bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 1 week* Pension scheme* Discretionary bonus scheme**Contract:**End date for applicants: 27th February 2026Interviews: February 2026Start date: April 2026Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 dependant on experience 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:********Testia Limited**Contract Type:**Permanent-------**Experience Level:**Professional**Job Family:**Testing 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 [e-mail] Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.