As an Avionics Technician, you'll work side by side with the Royal Air Force (RAF), playing a crucial part in the maintenance, repair, and upgrade of the UK's state-of-the-art Typhoon fighter jet fleet. This isn't just a job, it's your chance to be part of TyTAN (Typhoon Total Availability eNterprise), a strategic, long-term collaboration between BAE Systems, DE&S, and the RAF, focused on one clear mission: delivering unmatched operational output for the Typhoon Force. You'll be immersed in hands-on work with cutting-edge aerospace technology, supporting one of the world's most advanced Fast Jet platforms. Every day, you'll collaborate with expert RAF personnel and industry professionals to keep the Typhoon flying at peak performance. If you're ready to make a real impact, contribute to UK national defence, and grow your career in a dynamic, future-facing environment, we want to hear from you. What you'll be doing:
* Conducting maintenance, from stripping through to installation, and inspections on aircraft avionic assemblies, components, and installations during scheduled servicing, repairs, and upgrades, while ensuring all tasks are performed in accordance with design specifications and applicable technical documentation
* Acting as a first or second signatory, enabling you to perform the duties of a qualified Technician
* Confidently following approved maintenance instructions and schedules to carry out both planned and unplanned tasks
* Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, completing necessary paperwork, and preparing work for inspection
* Following diagnostic procedures effectively and providing on-the-job training and guidance to team members
Completion of a relevant industry or military-equivalent apprenticeship/qualification (e.g., City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance), or equivalent, with recent experience in Fast Jet aircraft maintenance within a technical aviation environment
* Proven knowledge and understanding of quality procedures, processes, specifications, and Approved Maintenance Organisation standards (MAOS MIL Pt145)
* Knowledge of Depth Maintenance documentation and resolving and raising system enquiries
Desirable:
* Typhoon Aircraft "Q" qualification
* Experience in supervision and leadership
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks., There's no limit to where your career at BAE Systems in the UK could take you.
When you join us you'll be part of something bigger, a purpose that binds diverse minds and talents together - to serve, supply and protect those who serve and protect us. From day one, you can expect unique environments and boundary-breaking projects across air, land, sea, cyber and space. Be part of a team committed to excellence where you'll collaborate with some of the brightest minds working towards a common vision - to be the premier international defence, aerospace and security company. Your contribution can make a real impact. It's a place where your diversity of thought and experience is valued, and where you'll have access to all the resources you need to grow - both professionally and personally. Whether that's deepening your expertise, achieving further professional accreditation, getting involved in our community or enjoying varied projects and experiences - there's no end to where your career and life at BAE Systems could take you. With flexible working patterns and great rewards and benefits, you can look forward to a secure and rewarding career in a stimulating, inclusive environment you can thrive in - now and in the future. Whether you're working on surface ships, submarines, aircraft, land vehicles and high-technology platforms or in cyber, digital, multi-domain integration or space; there are opportunities for engineers at all levels across a wide range of specialisms in which to develop. It's challenging, fulfilling and meaningful work where our engineers are encouraged to push the boundaries of what's possible and to think of innovative ways to solve some of our customers' biggest challenges. All whilst ensuring we have a positive impact within the communities in which we operate. Our path ahead needs brilliant minds like yours.
Salary: £40,087+ depending on skills and experience. Shift Pay opportunities, As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
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