Aircraft Composite Technician

MPI have a requirement for an Aircraft Composite Technician to be based at RAF Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3LX. This is a permanent role.

Rate of pay: Salary Dependent on Responsibilities

Working hours: Mon-Fri, 40 hours per week. Typically: x 2 weeks of Day Shifts - Monday – Friday (08:00 – 17:00), x 1 week of x 4 Evening shifts Mon-Thu (16:00 – 02:00). 25 days leave plus 8 bank holidays.

Overview of role: Due to an upgrade of our contract, we are expanding our team. Do you have current working knowledge and experience of laminating, trimming or assembly of composite materials? If so, we want to hear from you!

At RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, our client has been providing multi-activity and engineering support since 1997. Our client proudly supports the RAF and MoD, supplying around 20 different services onsite, from engine and aircraft maintenance to fuelling and ground control services. RAF Brize Norton is the largest operating base within the Royal Air Force, providing air transport and air-to-air refuelling to the RAF fleet, and as an Aircraft Composite Technician, you will contribute enormously to the vital work carried out here. You’ll also be part of the wider team, with 5,800 service personnel, 1,200 contractors and 300 civil servants on site.

The bay is responsible for RAF Brize Norton C-17 aircraft structural and composite repairs. Work is carried out within the structures bay and on the aircraft, both in the hangar and on the line. The team are required to work at height and in confined spaces on the C-17 aircraft.

Main Accountabilities:

• Current working knowledge and experience of laminating, trimming and assembly of composite materials, including but not limited to Carbon fibre and Fibreglass wet layups, vacuum bagging, hot bonder curing, damage assessment, scarfing, honeycomb core replacement, surface preparation and adhesive preparation and use.
• Competency to operate workshop machines and hand tools.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings, technical manuals, and work instructions.
• Functional IT skills to access technical information and maintenance records.
• Document all work performed and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate effectively with other team members and departments to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality output.
• Ensure that all repairs and rectification tasks are correctly certified and that records of maintenance carried out are correct and complete.

What you need to do the job:

• Working knowledge and experience of laminating, trimming and assembly of composite materials.
• Will have successfully completed a recognised BTEC or NVQ or equivalent, or a course in advanced composite repairs.
• Previous experience in Armed Forces or industry on composite manufacture, maintenance, or repair activities.
• Our client will also consider applicants from candidates with extensive practical experience, particularly within the composites field, where many professionals have developed their expertise through hands-on work rather than formal qualifications.

MoD Security Clearance: Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees of the Company are required to be security cleared to SC level. If successful in your application, we would support you with the SC process. As a guideline only, you would normally need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years.

Due to GDPR processes now implemented, the process with our client, once agencies submit you to the portal, will be that you will be invited to apply through the ATS (Clients Portal). We ask that you complete this task in a timely manner as once completed MPI will be able to submit you to the Client.