Propulsion Workshop Coordinator
Location: RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire
Contract Type: Full-time, onsite
Security Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security)
Pay Rate: £24.66/hour (PAYE) | £33.00/hour (Umbrella)
IR35 Status: Inside
✈️ About the Role
Join Airbus at RAF Brize Norton and become a key player in maintaining the propulsion systems of the A400M fleet. As a Propulsion Workshop Coordinator, you'll be at the heart of a dynamic aircraft maintenance environment, ensuring engines, propellers, and related components are ready to meet mission-critical demands.
This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in fast-paced settings, understands propulsion terminology, and brings strong technical insight to the table. You'll be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing propulsion activities, ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely.
🔧 What You'll Be Doing
- Coordinating all propulsion bay activities, including engines and propellers
- Ensuring availability, serviceability, and compliance of propulsion assets
- Diagnosing defects, managing component changes, and overseeing test procedures
- Maintaining accurate digital records and reporting to stakeholders
- Supporting technicians and leading from the front in high-pressure situations
- Engaging in planning briefs, performance reviews, and drumbeat meetings
🎯 What We're Looking For
- Solid experience in propulsion systems (engines, propellers, components)
- Strong technical knowledge and a practical, problem-solving mindset
- Confident communicator with leadership skills
- Organised, safety-focused, and reliable under pressure
- Comfortable using digital tools for maintenance tracking and reporting
- British National (due to security clearance requirements)
🌟 Why Join Airbus?
- Be part of a team supporting UK defence operations and humanitarian missions
- Work in a high-profile, collaborative environment with cutting-edge aviation technology
