Aircraft Fitter

Do you have a skilled trade?

Are you looking for a new challenge in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment?

Earn £28,500 (£15.22 per hour) rising to £31,200 (£16.70 per hour), overtime and shift premiums may be available. (A typical experienced fitter working overtime and shifts can earn over £40,000 per annum)

Spirit AeroSystems is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defence platforms, and business and regional jets.

To support extensive ramp-up activity, including on our award-winning, composite wing programme, we are immediately seeking skilled operatives to further expand our production team.

This is an amazing opportunity to join Northern Ireland’s leading aerospace company and develop your skills to a whole new level with a highly attractive salary and benefits package.

To be part of our success story, you’ll have:

• completed a recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship as an: Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Motor Mechanic, Sheet Metal worker, 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.
  

Or

• a minimum of 6 years’ experience in a relevant skilled role with a willingness to work towards an NVQ Level 3 qualification

If so, you could be part of our Fitter Training programme.

Aircraft-fitting experience is not essential as full training will be provided.

After initial product training, your role will involve checking kit parts to drawing schedules, manufacturing a range of aerospace hardware to a high standard and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment.

You’ll also need to be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and be happy to work a range of shifts plus overtime, as required, at any of Spirit AeroSystems’ Northern Ireland sites.

Spirit AeroSystems offers a 36-hour working week, generous holiday allowance, attractive overtime rates and shift allowances.

Note: Manpower is acting as Spirit AeroSystems’ recruitment partner in this process

To apply please click APPLY NOW.

Completed applications must be submitted by Friday 26th April, 2024 at 12.00pm

The company employs people from all sections of the community and is committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.