Repair Engineer (Structural / Composite)
Location: Filton (minimum 60% onsite)
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Contract: Contract until 31/12/2026 (likely extension)
Rate: Up to £52.00 per hour Umbrella / £38.88 per hour PAYE
Working Pattern: 35 hours per week (4.5 days, between 7am-7pm)
Clearance: BPSS (completed by the Client)
IR35: Inside IR35
The Opportunity
Our client is seeking an experienced Repair Engineer / Repair Design Engineer to join a specialist engineering team supporting in-service aircraft structural repairs. This role focuses heavily on composite and structural wing repairs, working on complex repair solutions within a highly regulated aerospace environment.
You'll be responsible for evaluating damage, authoring repair solutions, and providing expert engineering support to internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Evaluate customer requests related to structural damage on in-service aircraft
* Author and release Structural Repair Instructions
* Lead and execute repair activities within a small engineering team
* Provide expert structural repair support for minor and major damage cases
* Develop innovative repair solutions using historical repair data and technical expertise
* Liaise with customers and stakeholders to deliver timely, high-quality repair solutions
* Support development of generic repair procedures to improve fleet efficiency
* Prepare and release approval documentation in line with Design Organisation requirements
Skills & Experience Required
* Strong experience in aircraft structural repairs
* Composite repair experience (non-metallic focus preferred)
* Wing repair experience highly desirable (structural repair background also considered)
* Experience authoring repair instructions and technical documentation xsngvjr
* Knowledge of aircraft structures
* Familiarity with metallic and composite materials
* Understanding of non-destructive testing methods
* Ideally holds or has held RTE / RT3 approval
* A400M or A350 experience advantageous
If you think this could be a new and exciting career opportunity for you and you would like to learn more or just for an initial, no-obligation conversation please contact me on or you can apply directly by following the Easy Apply link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.
This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan