Avionic Fitter
Location: Cambridge, CB5
Contract Type: 12-Month rolling contract (three years worth of work)
Rates: 27.97 per hour PAYE / 38.48 per hour Umbrella
Morson Edge is currently seeking skilled and experienced Avionic Fitters to support ongoing maintenance, modification, and repair activities on the C130 aircraft platform. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to large-scale, high-profile defence programmes, working in collaboration with key industry stakeholders to ensure aircraft safety, reliability, and operational readiness.
Role Overview:
As an Avionic Fitter, you will be responsible for carrying out electrical and avionic maintenance tasks on the C130 aircraft in accordance with approved work card instructions and controlled technical documentation. You will ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards, directly contributing to the continued airworthiness and mission capability of the fleet.
You will also play an active role in promoting a culture of continuous improvement, supporting efficiency initiatives, and maintaining compliance with regulatory and company procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, modification, and repair activities on aircraft electrical and avionic systems
Interpret and work from approved technical data, wiring diagrams, maintenance manuals, and work card instructions
Ensure all maintenance tasks are completed to required quality standards and within agreed timescales
Accurately complete maintenance documentation, work cards, and system records to support regulatory compliance
Adhere to company procedures including tool control, FOD control, document control, and safe systems of work
Support aircraft inspections, fault diagnosis, and rectification activities
Work effectively both independently and as part of a multi-skilled team across site functions
Promote and comply with Health & Safety requirements, including COSHH and safe working practices
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and operational performance
Required Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
Completion of a recognised Approved Aeronautical Engineering Apprenticeship (Electrical / Avionic) or relevant higher education qualification
Proven experience in an aircraft maintenance or aviation engineering environment
Ability to read and interpret aircraft technical documentation and wiring schematics
Strong attention to detail with a high standard of workmanship
Self-motivated, proactive, and flexible approach to work demands
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
GCSEs (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English
Sound understanding of Health & Safety legislation and COSHH requirements
Desirable:
Previous experience working on C130 aircraft
Experience within defence or other highly regulated aerospace environments
Additional Information
This role offers the opportunity to join a dedicated and professional engineering team supporting mission-critical defence operations. You will work in a highly technical and safety-focused environment, with the chance to contribute to long-term programme success and continuous improvement initiatives.