At a Glance
- Tasks: Assemble advanced aircraft components using composite and metallic materials in a modern environment.
- Company: Join a leading aerospace manufacturer in Bristol with a focus on quality and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay rates, overtime opportunities, and a dynamic work schedule.
- Other info: Exciting 6-month rolling contract with potential for career growth in aerospace.
- Why this job: Be part of a skilled team delivering high-quality aircraft structures and make an impact in aerospace.
- Qualifications: Previous aircraft assembly experience and ability to interpret engineering drawings.
The predicted salary is between 23.59 - 23.59 £ per hour.
Skilled Composite Aircraft Fitter Location: Bristol – Western Approach
Contract Type: 6-Month Rolling Contract (Open-Ended)
Shift Pattern: 12/7 Day Shift (Average 40.25 Hours Per Week)
Pay rates:
- £23.59 per hour once on shift
- £18.43 per hour during training period (approximately 2 weeks)
- £27.65 per hour weekday overtime
- £36.86 per hour weekend overtime
Morson Edge is recruiting for Skilled Composite Aircraft Fitters to join a leading aerospace manufacturing programme based at Western Approach, Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to work on advanced aircraft structures, supporting the assembly of main wing assemblies and sub-assemblies using composite and metallic materials. Working within a modern aerospace manufacturing environment, you'll be part of a highly skilled team delivering complex aircraft components to the highest quality standards.
The successful candidate will have previous aircraft assembly experience and be confident working from engineering drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturing processes to exacting aerospace standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble and trim composite and metallic aircraft components
- Drill, ream, and countersink composite and metallic structures
- Set aircraft components into calibrated build jigs
- Carry out deburring and under-head radius preparation of aircraft assemblies
- Perform fettling activities using approved and calibrated tooling
- Use nut runners and pre-set torque equipment for assembly operations
- Interpret engineering drawings, manufacturing instructions, and technical specifications
- Maintain high standards of workmanship and product quality
- Support continuous improvement activities within the manufacturing environment
- Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety regulations
