Aerospace Technician

Safran • Full-time • Gloucester, ENG, GB • 2w ago

Published 05.27.2026

Company : Safran Landing Systems Job field : Testing Location : Gloucester , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Employees / Staff

# 2026-179494

Published 05.27.2026

Job Description

Aerospace Technician
Gloucester
£39,456 + excellent benefits

Safran Landing Systems are the global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets.

Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; OEM Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including:

Early finish on Fridays
Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review
25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
Strong Pension scheme and life assurance
Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision

Your Role:

The Aerospace Technician is a unique role within our Landing Systems MRO business where you'll work across a range of disciplines including: Disassembly, Assembly, Inspection, Fitting, and Test

Key responsibilities:

Disassemble, inspect, assemble and test complex landing gears
Interpret and OEM work scopes to investigation of landing gear
Read & interpret component maintenance manuals, drawings, engineering layouts and additions to the original design
Application of Service Bulletins, Service Letters and Airworthiness Directives
Working to the production plan and achieving on time delivery
Liaison and interaction with OEM engineering personnel and execution of OEM defined work scopes
Minor reworks such as hand salvage, blending damaged material, polishing will be required in conjunction with assessing parts/components for repair

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring

Have completed an advanced Engineering Apprenticeship (essential)
Ability to interpret Component Maintenance Manuals, Technical Drawings & instructions
High level of dexterity with attention for detail
Ability to use a variety of hand tools including precision measuring equipment
Understanding of electrical circuits
Excellent problem solver with root cause analyses skills
Driven & willing to learn new skills

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We also know that some candidates may be put off ing for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role.

Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Here, we craft excellence together.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, today.

Why Safran?

A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.
Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.
Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.
A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

Get involved:

We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.