Draken Europe offers exciting careers that matter.
We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people.
Draken also believes in fair reward and recognition for our employees. As such, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including up to 12% matching pension contributions, bonus incentives, discounted PMI, electric car scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes and much more.
The Role
We are currently recruiting for an Aircraft Electrical Fitter. The role is primarily responsible for supporting the appointed Supervisor and/or the Chief Engineer in the delivery of maintenance generating serviceable aircraft, capable of fulfilling the operational requirement of the customer. The work scope will include but is not limited to Modification Embodiment, Line Operation and Base Maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
- The maintenance and repair of all aircraft and equipment as directed by the Supervisor.
- Ensure that all activities conform to CAA Part 145/MIL Part 145.
- Reporting defects to the Supervisor.
- Awareness of and compliance with SHE procedures.
- Completion of all paperwork and documentation.
- The issuing of all approved materials to the work via the companies Aerotrac computer systems.
- All work is completed using approved tools and ground support equipment.
- All work is completed in a safe and appropriate manner considering risk to personnel, property, and reputation.
- The working environment is appropriate to the task being undertaken.
- All tooling is accounted for prior to return to service.
- Reporting issues regarding matters of Health and Safety or Flight Safety, via the company’s reporting system.
Experience / skills / qualifications
- Experience on pressurized and/or Un-pressurized aircraft. King Air B350ER an advantage.
- Previous experience with the MS Office suite.
- Ability to meet current UK and ITAR requirements in support of the business.
- Human Factors knowledge (Certificate Preferred).
- Carried out electrical modifications on pressurized aircraft (preferred)
- A demonstrated capability to work within and adhere to a defined set of organizational values.
- Good technical English (written and spoken).
- Basic mathematics.
- Recognized Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship or Training.
- Experience of service or commercial aircraft engineering/operations (desirable).
- Ability to work safely in line with risk assessments and technical instructions.
- Good dexterity and an ability to use basic maintenance hand tools, and electrical test equipment, in a safe manner.
- Trustworthy, motivated team member and physically fit to undertake manual tasks around and on board the aircraft.
- Manufacture, fit and testing of aircraft wiring loom
Our employee values
Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all.
At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken Europe team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect.
We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications.
In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required.