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Aircraft Fitter

United Kingdom, Belfast 32495.32 - 35367.80 GBP / Year · Job Posted February 21, 2026
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Job Description

To support extensive ramp-up activity in our A220 composite wing programme, we are immediately seeking skilled operatives to expand our production team. This is an opportunity to join Airbus and develop your skills to a whole new level with a highly attractive salary and benefits package. After initial product training, your role will involve checking kit parts up to drawing schedules, manufacturing a range of aerospace hardware to a high standard and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Checking kit parts up to drawing schedules
  • Manufacturing a range of aerospace hardware to a high standard
  • Maintaining a safe and healthy working environment

Requirements

  • Completed a recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship as: Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Motor Mechanic, Sheet Metal worker, Carpentry, Coach Builder, Coppersmith, Aircraft Technician, Mechanical & Maintenance Fitter, Panel Beater, Sheet Metal, Pattern Maker, Toolfitter, Car Body Operator, Boiler Maker, Machinist, Pipe Fitter, Diesel Fitter, Plumber, Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Welder, Fabricator or in a similar skilled trade
  • Or four years’ experience in a skilled role, plus a relevant qualification, ie City & Guilds Parts 1 and 2 or NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical engineering discipline
  • Able to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Happy to work a range of shifts plus overtime, as required
  • Subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check) Access NI Check in Northern Ireland

Nice to have

Aircraft-fitting experience

What we offer

  • Holidays: 260 hours paid holiday p/a inc. public holidays
  • Overtime: attractive rates and shift allowances
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Mental Health and Wellbeing support platform
  • Life Assurance: 2x Basic Salary (whilst a member of the Pension Scheme)
  • Pension: Airbus will match employee contributions between 5 - 8%

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