Aircraft Technician - Safety Systems

As an Aircraft Technician - Safety Systems, you will play a vital role in ensuring the operational integrity of emergency systems critical to the safety of passengers and crew. Your core responsibilities will involve the maintenance, repair, overhaul, and testing of essential aircraft safety components, including evacuation slides, life rafts, and life vests.

Working in a highly regulated, precision-focused workshop environment, you'll use approved tooling, test equipment, and OEM documentation to perform tasks in compliance with EASA Part-145, FAA, and other international aviation standards. Every action you take will directly support the airworthiness, regulatory compliance, and safety of commercial aircraft.

This position is ideal for technically skilled professionals who are detail-oriented and passionate about aviation safety. With multinational operations, you'll be part of a collaborative, quality-driven, diverse team, with opportunities for professional growth and cross-site engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Inspect, functionally test, repair, overhaul, and certify:

Emergency evacuation slides

Life rafts and survival equipment

Life vests/jackets and inflation systems

Perform maintenance in strict accordance with:

Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs) and OEM procedures

EASA/FAA/CAA/DGAC/ILT regulations

Company work cards and internal documentation

Conduct precise pressure and leak tests, as well as visual inspections using calibrated tools and fixtures

Handle hazardous materials responsibly, ensuring correct use, shelf-life monitoring, and compliant disposal

Accurately document all work using the Maintenance Information System (MIS) or other approved formats

Maintain full traceability of all parts, tools, and consumables used

Follow all Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies and wear appropriate PPE

Support customer, internal, and regulatory audits as needed

Contribute to ongoing improvements in workshop practices, tooling, and quality systems

Qualifications & Requirements

Technical qualification such as a diploma, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent in Aeronautical Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance, or Mechanical Technology

Minimum of 2 years' experience in an aircraft maintenance or component MRO environment

Preferred (but not essential) OEM or product-specific training on aircraft safety equipment

Knowledge of:

EASA Part-145, FAA 145, DGAC, ILT standards

Industry-standard documentation such as CMM, IPC, AMM

Skills & Competencies

Strong mechanical aptitude and technical proficiency

Ability to accurately interpret and follow technical drawings and manuals

Meticulous attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality

Skilled in the use of hand tools, pressure testing equipment, and nitrogen systems

Comfortable using digital systems for maintenance tracking and reporting

Clear communicator and effective team collaborator

High awareness of safety protocols and workshop hazards

Working Conditions

Based in a controlled, component-level workshop environment

Occasional travel between sites may be required

Physically active role, involving standing, lifting, and working with pressurized systems

Must comply with PPE, tool control, and all relevant safety practices

What We Offer

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives

Comprehensive training and development programs (regulatory, OEM-specific, safety)

Dynamic, multinational work environment committed to excellence

Clear pathways for career progression (Senior Technician, Team Leader, Quality roles)

Full compliance with regulatory training (Human Factors, EWIS, FTS) and ongoing technical upskilling