Aircraft Fitter - Western Approach

GKN Aerospace
📍 bristol, england, United-Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 01, 2026

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking Aircraft Fitters to join the team in Western Approach. This site is an International Centre of Excellence in composite wing structure design and production, manufacturing composite wing spars and Fixed Trailing Edge assemblies for some of the world's most popular aircraft.

Shift Pattern:

  • 7 Day Fortnight Shift Pattern (12 Hour Day Shifts) – Includes 28% Shift Allowance
  • Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
  • Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday

What You'll Do

  • Build‑up of sub‑assemblies and major assemblies involving metallic and composites, involving the following disciplines:
  • Drilling / Reaming / Countersinking
  • Installation of Fasteners
  • Setting A/C components in calibrated build jigs
  • Deburring and under‑head radius metallic and carbon structures
  • Fettling using approved setting tools
  • Shimming, Solid & Liquid

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Job Details

  • Location bristol, england
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Engineering
  • Posted Date July 01, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 10, 2026