Job Title: Composite Technician
Location: St Athan
Employment Type: Permanent 5/5/4
Benefits:
- Competitive salary + shift pay
- Seasonal Shift (summer shutdown May – Sep)
- Enrolment in a Salary Exchange (sacrifice) programme
- Employer pension contributions
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Medical Insurance
- Employee life insurance
- Dental, Optician and Audiologist cashback scheme
- Employee Assistance programme
- Subsidised gym membership
- Recognition Scheme
- Employee referral bonus
- Free Will writing
- Store and entertainment discounts and vouchers
- Free parking on site
About the Role
On behalf of our client, a leading UK independent MRO, specialising in Boeing and Airbus families, we are recruiting for a Composite Technician to oversee and perform all maintenance activities, both scheduled and unscheduled. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team with a strong focus on innovation, quality, and excellence in aviation services and support.
Key Responsibilities
The Role:
- Carrying out maintenance of aircraft as defined by our customers’ requirements/List of Work.
- Carrying out repairs to composite airframe structure as per SRM.
- Maintaining the upkeep of the composite room and equipment and keeping all necessary records up to date including the composite procedures.
- Working in accordance with Company procedures giving due consideration to Human Factors philosophy, using only correctly maintained and uniquely identified personal tooling, Company tooling and calibrated test equipment.
- Managing internal and external relationships with Customers, team members and Support departments and taking an active role to mentor colleagues.
- Ensuring correct completion of all maintenance paperwork and forms in a timely manner before the end of the shift and in accordance with all aspects of the MOE Part 2 and procedures.
- Informing Engineers of any adverse issues affecting safety, productivity and progression of work.
- Ensuring any unused material is correctly processed and returned to Stores when practicable and following correct disposal instructions at all times.
- Ensuring correct storage of aircraft components and tooling including blanking, labelling and protection in accordance with Company procedures.
- Maintaining standard engineering practices regarding general husbandry, workplace cleanliness and FOD prevention measures.
- Recommending improvements in working conditions, practices and procedures that may result in an improvement in safety, efficiency and productivity.
- Assisting with hangar facility maintenance and general tasks.
- Any other tasks and duties as reasonably required in accordance with the needs of the business
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
- Proven track record, typically achieved with 5 years minimum experience in aviation maintenance (including time served during an apprenticeship) within a Part 145 organisation.
- Evidence of recency on composite repairs within the last two years.
- Ability to read and understand engineering repair drawings.
- Ability to use recognised aircraft documentation, including the Aircraft Maintenance Manuals, Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives
- Demonstrates a broad skill-set in maintaining aircraft systems.
- Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of aircraft composite repairs.
- Good structural knowledge including ability to carry out structural repairs.
- Apprenticeship (or equivalent) in aviation or mechanical engineering.
- Composite Training records and Approved Training Certificates.
Why Work with JMC Aviation?
At JMC Aviation, we specialise in aviation recruitment across engineering services and training to airlines, MROs and OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent.
- Industry-leading compliance support
- Fast onboarding and documentation assistance
- Dedicated recruitment consultant
- Placements across the globe
- Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation sector
How to Apply
Submit your up-to-date CV, along with copies of right to work documents to megan.collyer@jmc-aviation.com
Compliance & Equal Opportunities
JMC Aviation is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace. All applicants will be considered based on merit, qualification, and business need, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or background. We operate in full compliance with global aviation recruitment regulations.
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