Aircraft Fitter

MPI have a requirement for Aircraft Structural Fitters (CAT A) to work in the Depth cell on site in Gosport, Hampshire. Proposed start dates (subject to clearance) Nov/Dec/Jan expected to run for at least 3 years,…

Outside IR35 Engineering
Pay rate £27.95 – £38.72/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 24 September 2026

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MPI have a requirement for Aircraft Structural Fitters (CAT A) to work in the Depth cell on site in Gosport, Hampshire.

Proposed start dates (subject to clearance) Nov/Dec/Jan expected to run for at least 3 years,

Applicants must have served an Aircraft Apprenticeship and have copies of their papers.

Our Client is looking for applicants who preferably have structural helicopter experience however they will consider applicants who have recent structures experience but not worked on helicopters.

You must be able to carry out

Modification installation

Rectification on structure components

Structures/ Rivet/SMW

Ideally Rotary experience

The contract is ongoing as per customer requirements and is deemed out of scope of IR35.

Basic hours 37 per week. Our Client has advised that there is 40-60 hours (including weekends) available with overtime but not guaranteed. Currently averaging around 50hrs per week.

CAT A Rate of pay is £36.63 per hour LTD/£27.95 per hour PAYE

There may be opportunities for you to gain your CAT B stamp, once achieved your hourly rate will increase to £38.72 Ltd or £29.56 paye

Applicants will require valid Human Factors/EWIS and Fuel Tank Safety certificates if selected for the role. Basic security clearance is also required for the role, which will also require you to be a British National with British passport

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