Testia Ltd - Airframe Repair & Test Support Technician

Job Description:

 We are currently looking for:

Airframe Repair & Test Support Technician

Location: Filton, Bristol 

Contract: Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Duties:

In the frame of test operations: 

• Working with the Test Leaders to ensure project plans are adhered to & engineering solutions are delivered to meet the plans, this could be from level 6 to level 2 of the Test Pyramid and other business critical projects. Working in adherence to the Structures Test Process and in respect of all suitable transnational processes, methods and tools.

• Integrate the 1ACMT transnational skills to deliver tests on time, cost and quality.

• Ensure all Health and Safety requirements are adhered too and all PPE is utilised as appropriate.

• Work with the Test Means team to ensure designs incorporate build requirements to ensure rig assembly is possible.

• Anticipate, identify and manage risks & opportunities. 

• Ensure regular reporting to other colleagues and teams in the test centre.

• Participate in the Test Centre SQCDP and weekly team meetings. 

• Assembles test rigs and fixtures and subsequently installs specimens in the test rig.

• Carries out repairs to specimens, modification to rigs and rig structures. 

• Supports planned and reactive maintenance of plant and test equipment; 

• Reviews and records all details of the test to ensure full traceability of the test data.

• Monitors the test to ensure integrity of the test fixture/rig and specimen. 

• Secures adherence to the Airbus Structures Test Process and implements all suitable trans-national processes, methods and tools; 

•  Identifies the hazards of the testing task, assesses the risk and formally records the assessment in RAMP.   

• Operates efficiently the Goods-in/out, Transit Store and the Archive/Quarantine store 

Our requirements:

• Educated to a minimum of ONC/HNC or demonstrate practical proficiency from a recognised training/development programme such as City and Guilds, Engineering Industrial Training Board, a company apprenticeship etc 

• Practical knowledge and skills to operate workshop equipment (lathe, miller, pillar drill etc) and perform manual fitting tasks. 

• The ability to work from technical drawings and problem solve.

• Knowledge of basic building blocks of a structural loading system including load cells, hydraulic actuators, fixation points etc. Understand the function, safe handling requirements, maintenance and assembly. 

• Experience in the use of aluminium, steel, titanium alloys and composite materials.

• Autonomous, Creative, Lean. Possess a sound understanding and knowledge of the type of work within an Aerospace environment. 

•  Candidates must display a self-motivated and proactive approach, excellent communication skills both written and verbal (in English) and have the ability to work as part of the team.

• Applicants will be expected to support the Business needs by use of multi-skilling, multi-tasking and work extended hours when required to support priority tests. 

Benefits

• Flexible working hours (flexi-time)

• 25 days holidays + bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 1 week 

• Pension scheme 

• Discretionary bonus scheme 

• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) employee cover only

• Access to discount shipping platform 

Contract:

End date for applicants: Friday 13th March 2026

Interviews: March 2026

Start date: ASAP

Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 dependant on experience 

Are you interested in a varied job in a motivated team? Then we look forward to receiving your application via our Workday system. 

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Testia Limited

Contract Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Testing

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