Job Description
Aircraft Equipment Maintenance Technician
Location: Brize Norton, Oxfordshire
Nationality Requirement: British Nationals only
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Contract Duration: 6 months (with potential for extension)
Working Pattern: 35 hours per week, across 4.5 days (overtime paid at premium rate)
Rate:
* £27.00 per hour (Umbrella)
* £20.18 per hour (PAYE)
Overview:
A leading defence aerospace organisation is seeking skilled contractors to join its Role Equipment Bay team. These positions are critical to the maintenance and readiness of survival and role-specific aircraft equipment, supporting operational delivery in a high-tempo environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Service chemical oxygen generators in line with OEM and regulatory standards
* Inspect, repack, and maintain life vests and survival equipment
* Input accurate data into maintenance systems and technical records
* Apply corrosion prevention compounds to relevant components
* Conduct daily servicing of Class 3 role equipment
* Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and procedural standards
* Support continuous improvement and maintain 6S workplace standards
Essential Criteria:
* Proven experience in servicing survival and/or role equipment
* Ability to interpret technical publications and follow regulated maintenance practices
* Competence in using digital tools and maintenance data systems
* High attention to detail and ability to work independently or within a team
Desirable Experience:
* Familiarity with military aircraft particularly wide body
* Understanding of human factors, FOD prevention, and tool control
* Data input experience
* Maintenance within the aerospace/aviation/defence sectors
Security Requirements:
* Ability to obtain BPSS/SC clearance
* British Nationals Only due to site security restrictions
Ready to apply?
If you have a passion for aviation and hands-on aircraft maintenance experience, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join a strong team keeping the fleet mission-ready. For more details please email Ellie at Carbon60 at ellie.lunenkay@carbon60global.com