Job Title:  Electronics Technician - Avionics

Location: 

Langley, GB, SL3 8XP

Business Unit:  Maintenance & Repair Europe
Posting Date:  Apr 15, 2026
Job Description: 

Electronics Technician – Avionics

Location: Langley, UK
Company: AMETEK MRO – Muirhead Avionics / AVTECH

The Role

As an Electronics Technician – Avionics, you will play a key role in the repair and overhaul of aircraft communication and navigation systems. Working across a wide range of technologies—from analogue electronics to advanced microprocessor and RF circuits—you will ensure all work meets regulatory, safety, and quality standards.

This position offers hands-on technical challenge, exposure to industry-leading avionics systems, and the opportunity to develop your skills within a globally recognised MRO organisation.


Key Responsibilities

  • Perform precise mechanical and electronic repairs, including through-hole and surface-mounted components.
  • Fault-find, repair, and test avionics units using specialised and general-purpose test equipment.
  • Work in strict accordance with Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs), regulatory approvals, and the company quality system.
  • Accurately complete repair documentation and maintain clear, traceable records.
  • Deliver work to agreed quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness standards.
  • Remain up to date with company procedures and working practices.
  • Undertake cross-training in additional technical areas as required by the business.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Relevant technical qualification at NVQ Level 3, HNC, recognised trade qualification, or applicable military technical training.
  • Proven experience repairing avionics systems involving analogue, digital, microprocessor, and RF electronics.
  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and compliance with regulated environments.
  • Comfortable working with complex avionics test equipment.

Benefits Package

  • Equipsme medical expenses insurance
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • On-site parking
  • Death in Service benefit (4x annual salary)
  • Group Personal Pension Plan
  • Perkbox benefits following successful probation

Employee Engagement & Wellbeing

At AMETEK MRO, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace. Employees benefit from regular team events, wellbeing initiatives, social activities, and ongoing professional development opportunities—all designed to help you feel valued, motivated, and supported.


About the Business

Muirhead Avionics has been a trusted avionics partner for over 70 years, delivering OEM-approved MRO, modifications, and support services worldwide across fixed and rotary-wing aircraft.

AMETEK MRO AVTECH specialises in complex avionics repair for Airbus and Boeing fleets, with expertise covering IRUs, cockpit displays, MCDUs, autopilot systems, comm/nav, weather radar, and control panels.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 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 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility.  AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.