Avionic Field Service Operative in Yeovil

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Are you an Aircraft Engineer who enjoys overseas travel? If so, this could be an exciting opportunity for you to join Leonardo Helicopters. As a Field Service Operative (FSO) in the Field Service department you will carry out discreet maintenance tasks (modifications, repairs or a package of scheduled maintenance) on customer aircraft based both within the UK and overseas.

What you’ll do as a Field Service Operative (FSO):

• Work alongside and assist Customer Support Field Service Representatives in providing support to our customer base both in the UK and abroad.
• Assist with the preparatory requirements of the Contractor Working Party (CWP) deployments by assessing the team composition requirements (trade, skills, inspection approval, etc.).
• Assess the work instructions to determine GSE, tooling and material requirements.
• Interact with Leonardo Helicopters departments company‑wide, customers and suppliers to agree and progress CWP plans.
• Monitor the progress of work to the agreed schedule and budgets, ensuring effective communication is maintained with key stakeholders.
• Manage the day‑to‑day assigned work requirements within the scope of the pre‑defined “Statement of Work,” ensuring resources at your disposal are utilised efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure that all work performed by the CWP complies with the Company Operating System (COS) procedures and relevant maintenance exposition.
• Hold and maintain company inspection approval on in‑and‑out‑of‑production aircraft (relative to your trade discipline and work experience).
• Respond at short notice to work requirements in the UK and Overseas for extended periods and be able to operate to irregular work routines and extended hours when the need arises.

What You’ll Bring:

• Completed an Aeronautical Engineering Apprenticeship or Military Equivalent Engineering qualification (Minimum HNC/BTEC or equivalent).
• Solid experience working in an aviation‑type environment with a good sound knowledge of aviation engineering/maintenance standards and practices.
• Effective communication skills.
• Previous overseas working experience is desirable.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

What we’ll do for you:

• Departmental induction upon joining.
• Provide IT equipment, laptop and phone to enable the role.
• All company mandatory training will be coordinated for you to carry out at a convenient period.
• Engineering Log Books/Competency and Currency periodic checks will be performed to ensure your QS approvals are maintained.
• Mentoring of shortfall for the role will be provided by experienced personnel within Field Service.
• Opportunity to travel globally.
• Travel Medical Surveillance.
• Company Travel Insurance.
• All travel costs are catered for by the company to include flights, hotels and hire cars.
• Competitive Salary, plus overseas assignment uplifts and daily rates where applicable.

Security Clearance:

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, which could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

Location: GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Onsite

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Computer and Network Security.