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Avionics Engineer (Spitfires, Vintage Aircraft)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Exeter Full-time GBP 50,000 – 80,000
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Avionics Engineer (Spitfires, Vintage Aircraft)

Exeter

£50,000 to £80,000 + Days Only + Monday to Friday + Enhanced Pension + Training and Progression Opportunities + Get fully licensed.

Are you an Avionics Engineer looking to join a company with brilliant training and progression opportunities and the chance to gain your license as well as work on classic vintage planes such as Spitfires?

Do you want to join a small business with great work/life balance and a wide variety of projects to develop your skillset?

On offer is the exciting opportunity for an Avionics Engineer to join a local and well established aircraft engineering business. Having built a solid reputation, they offer the opportunity to get your full license.

This role will see the successful candidate complete a wide variety of maintenance and repairs on systems such as airborne communication systems and cockpit recorders. The work will be involved on both modern and vintage aircraft.

If you are an Avionics Engineer looking to join a small company focused on work/life balance and continued development, apply today.

The Role:

  • Perform routine and schedules maintenance of avionics systems including communication, navigation, radar and flight control systems

  • Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair faults in avionics components and wiring using diagnostic tools and technical manuals

  • Conduct functional and operational tests on repaired and installed avionics systems to ensure airworthiness

  • Support aircraft inspections with a focus on avionics systems and equipment

  • Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair work in accordance with aviation regulations and company polices

The Person:
  • Proven experience in a similar role

  • From a military background or similar

Job Reference: BBBH24606

Keywords: Exeter, Devon, Avionics, Electronics, Aerospace, Aviation, Engineer, Engineering

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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