Overview
As a General Technician (Workshops) you will manufacture and repair parts for aircraft, vehicles and specialist equipment. You will be working in specifically equipped workshops and aircraft maintenance hangers. You will use manual and computer operated machinery like drilling, milling, cutting and forming equipment, and manufacture or modify aircraft parts to strict standards and consult with Aircraft Technicians on the best methods of component removal and fitting.
Benefits
- Initial Annual Pay £26,300 + Benefits
- After Technical Training £27,200 + Benefits
Qualifications you need
- You need a minimum of GCSE Grade 4 (C) or equivalent in English Language, Mathematics and an approved Science/Technology-based subject.
Joining age
16-47
Other Entry Requirements
- You must be a citizen of the UK, Republic of Ireland, a Commonwealth citizen since birth or holder of a dual UK/other nationality.
- Whether or not you were born in the United Kingdom, you should have resided there for the 5 years immediately preceding your application. However, candidates with a minimum of 3 years will be considered.
Apprenticeship
- Level 3 Metal Fabricator Advanced Apprenticeship
- Work includes manufacturing bridges, oil rigs, ships, petro-chemical installations, cranes, platforms, aircraft, automotive and machinery parts, sheet metal enclosures, equipment supports, and anything that can be fabricated out of metal.