Avionics Watchkeeper Technician

MPI have a requirement for an Avionics Watchkeeper Technician to be based at Aberporf, Cardiff SA43 2DZ

This contract is an immediate start subject to Security Clearance and is until March 2027.

Rate of pay is £42.00 per hour LTD/£31.40 per hour PAYE

This role is out of scope of IR35.

Tools provided.

Please note, will be required to provide 3 years References for Security Clearance.

Basic 37 hours (9 day a fortnight)

Week 1 = Monday – Thursday 8.25hrs & Fri 8hrs

Week 2 = Monday – Thursday 8.25 hrs

You will be required to carry out the following:-

Preparing the WK system for flight Preparation of airfield for launch and recovery of UAV

Conducting any troubleshooting activity, including Preventative Maintenance (PM) and

Corrective Maintenance (CM).

The Role

The Avionics Technician will prepare the Watchkeeper Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS) for flight. You will also maintain, troubleshoot and rectify the Watchkeeper RPAS avionics systems and collaborate with the wider Flight Line team.

Person Specification

The Avionic Technician will develop and manage effective relationships across the breadth of the company and its customers and have the confidence to technically lead cross discipline project teams. The successful candidate will be expected to bring maturity and credibility when engaging with customers, senior managers and stakeholders. We expect the incoming Avionic Technician to be able to demonstrate the following skills and capabilities:

Knowledge required:

· A profound understanding of F700 Series and the use of Aircraft Data Sets

· An understanding of GOLDesp and RESOLVE management tools would be desirable

· An understanding of airfield, flight line and runway operations

· Attainment of ‘signatory authorisations’ within the MAA authorisation structure

· Demonstratable experience in a similar role within a military or civilian aviation discipline, preferable aerospace

· Knowledge of avionic first- and second-line maintenance

Conduct and Behaviours:

· Ability to work independently as well as being a team player

· Ability to manually handle loads within Health & Safety limits

· A positive ‘can do’ attitude with the ability to deliver exceptional customer service

· Creative and resourceful under pressure

· Forward thinking

· Flexibility on occasion will be required to support the customer needs

· Prioritise and delegate workload with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines

· Resilient and self-motivated

· Willingness and ability to travel to overseas and in the UK occasionally

A more detailed job description is required upon request
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed