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