Calibration Technician

Business Unit: Maintenance & Repair Europe

Job Description

We are looking for highly motivated Calibration Technicians to join our team. Who will work within our calibration laboratory, ensuring precision and compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 standards. Using traceable and accredited standards while maintaining full compliance with UKAS regulations, technical expertise will be crucial in driving calibration excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform calibration of RF and electronic equipment, battery chargers/analysers, and air data test sets using approved procedures and best metrology practices.
• Ensure accurate completion of calibration certificates and records.
• Participate in UKAS and accreditation audits to uphold quality standards.
• Create measurement uncertainty budgets for customer calibrations.
• Diagnose and repair equipment that fails calibration, ensuring it meets required standards before re-calibration.
• Perform Repair to the component level, ensuring all equipment is functioning correctly.

What Calibration Technicians Will Bring to the Team

• Proven experience as a Calibration Technician.
• Background in inspection and calibration within manufacturing or aerospace sectors.
• Technical qualification (Degree, HND, or HNC preferred).
• Strong knowledge of calibration practices and theories.
• Excellent understanding of BS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in repair to the component level.
• Ability to diagnose and repair equipment that fails calibration.
• Good understanding of circuit diagrams and the ability to troubleshoot electronic circuits.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality.
• Recognised trade qualification or relevant military education.

Benefits

• Equipsme - medical expenses insurance scheme providing cover for you.
• Holidays – 25 Days + Bank Holidays.
• On-site parking.
• Death in Service Benefit – Payable at four times your annual salary.
• Group Personal Pension Plan.
• Perkbox after successful completion of your probation.

Employee Engagement and Wellbeing

At AMETEK MRO, we believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer a variety of engagement and wellbeing activities to ensure our employees feel valued and motivated. From team-building events and wellness programs to regular social gatherings and professional development opportunities, we are committed to the overall wellbeing of our team.

If you are passionate about Avionics and looking to join a dynamic team, apply now to become part of AMETEK MRO!

About Muirhead Avionics + AVTECH

Muirhead Avionics is an industry go-to for avionics services including MRO, sales, modifications, and flight recorder transcription. From its facility in Langley, UK, Muirhead Avionics incorporates comprehensive engineering support with exclusive expertise. The breadth of services offered by Muirhead Avionics' OEM approved repair facilities has allowed it to be a major supplier to many fixed and rotary wing operators worldwide for over 70 years. Its capabilities cover navigation, communication, flight data recorders, cockpit voice recorders, instrumentation, and test equipment.

AMETEK MRO AVTECH

specializes in complex avionics maintenance, repair, and overhaul for Airbus and Boeing fleets. Our expertise focus around IRUs, main cockpit displays, MCDUs, Autopilot, Comm/Nav, WxR, and control panels.

About AMETEK, Inc.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.