Aerospace Operative / Fitter – Aircraft Safety Equipment

About the role

We are seeking an Aerospace Operative/Fitter to join a specialist safety team at a leading aircraft maintenance organisation. The role involves working with aircraft safety equipment such as inflatable slides and rafts, ensuring they are fit for service through thorough disassembly, testing, fault finding and repair.

Key responsibilities

• Disassemble aircraft safety equipment, including inflatable slides and life rafts.
• Conduct functional testing and identify faults.
• Repair or replace defective components to restore equipment to airworthiness standards.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed.
• Collaborate with the safety department to ensure compliance with EASA 145 requirements.

Required profile

• Hands‑on experience in assembly, manufacturing or production environments.
• Ability to commute to Stansted Airport.
• Previous work with flight safety equipment is desirable but not essential.
• Experience in the aviation sector is advantageous but not mandatory.

Required skills

• Disassembly of aircraft safety equipment.
• Testing and fault finding of inflatable slides and rafts.
• Repair techniques for safety equipment components.

What we offer

• Salary up to £32,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Overtime, company benefits and every other Friday off.
• Dedicated training and technical development within an EASA 145 facility.
• Full‑time schedule Monday‑Friday, 07:00‑16:30.
• Clear career progression in a multibillion‑turnover aircraft company.