About this role
<p><strong>Aircraft Avionics Mechanic (FAR) £5000 Sign On in GAC Farnborough</strong></p> <p><br><strong>Unique Skills:</strong></p> <p><p>NA</p></p> <p><br> </p> <p> </p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Education and Experience Requirements</b></H2> </div><div>Secondary school education with GSE Grade C or above in English, Mathematics required. Recognized Aviation industry approved apprenticeship with experience within a part 145 organization. Working knowledge of UKCAA regulations, process specifications, repair station and quality control manuals, and company policies and procedures. <p></p><p></p><b>Position Purpose</b>:<p></p>The Aircraft Fitter I, under supervision, performs or assists with inspection, maintenance and repair of aircraft systems and structures.<p></p>Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Maintenance Team Lead when required. and instructed to by the Service Team Manager.</div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Description</b></H2> </div><div><p></p><p></p>Principle Duties and Responsibilities:<p></p>Essential Functions: <ol><li> Communicate as required. to receive and understand work assignments. Perform aircraft inspections, repairs, and modifications under supervision of certifying staff. Assist with movement of aircraft as required.</li><p></p><li> Properly complete CMP cards, work order sign-offs, and other paper work in a timely manner.</li><p></p><li> Ensure that all work accomplished meets quality standards and specifications.</li><p></p><li> Properly identify (tag) customer property and equipment. Store aircraft components and other customer property securely and safely.</li><p></p><li> Follow standard operating procedures when operating ground support equipment (external power carts, hydraulic power units, hydraulic lift platforms, forklifts, compressed gas cylinders, etc.) .</li><p></p><li> Ensure all customer property is properly protected.</li></ol><p></p><p></p><p></p>Additional Functions: <ol><li> Use material tracking system to create parts demand, and to charge labor to Work Orders, items, and squawks. .</li><p></p><li> Properly collect and dispose of waste fuel, oil, hydraulic and de-icing fluids, and solvent rags. Apply 6S and Lean Initiatives to keep shops, hangars, and aircraft work areas clean and uncluttered. .</li><p></p><li> Properly use and maintain company-provided tools and equipment. Return items to designated storage area after use. .</li><p></p><li> Comply with safety rules and procedures. Use protective equipment as required. and be alert for unsafe conditions. Address and report unsafe conditions before putting people or property at risk. .</li><p></p><li> In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on aircraft as required. .</li></ol><p></p>Perform other duties as assigned.</div></div></div><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>Requisition Number: 234472</p> <p>Category: Maintenance</p> <p>Percentage of Travel: None</p> <p>Shift: UK Shift Pattern 4x4 700-1900 </p> <p>Employment Type: Full-time</p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt 0.0in">Posting End Date: 09/25/2026 </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0pt 0.0in"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans</span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0pt 0.0in"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt 0.0in"><span style="color:#000000;font-family:Calibri">Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.</span></p> <p> <a href="http://www.gulfstream.com/legal_notice.htm"><span style="color:#0000ff">Legal Information</span></a> | <a href="http://www.gulfstream.com/utilities/"><span style="color:#0000ff">Site Utilities</span></a> | <a href="http://www.gulfstream.com/contacts/"><span style="color:#0000ff">Contacts</span></a> | <a href="http://www.gulfstream.com/sitemap.htm"><span style="color:#0000ff">Sitemap</span></a><br>Copyright © 2025 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. All Rights Reserved. <a href="http://www.generaldynamics.com/"><span style="color:#0000ff">A General Dynamics Company</span></a>.<br> </p> <p style="width:600.0px">Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft</p>