Location: Fareham
Role Type: Full-time
Function: Maintenance, Modification, Repair & Overhaul (MMRO)
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Aircraft Technician to support ground testing, air test activities, modification, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV).
You will work primarily at the factory as part of a small technical team, and periodically deploy as part of a multifunctional team supporting flight operations.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced technician who thrives in a hands-on, innovative, and fast-paced engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Delivery
Embody planned fleet modifications
Complete scheduled maintenance activities
Diagnose, plan, and complete unscheduled maintenance and repairs
Implement post‑manufacture role-specific modifications
Deliver product development modifications in collaboration with engineering/R&D
Manufacture or test sub-components to support modification tasks
Conduct ground testing for quality assurance and fault diagnosis
Identify and rectify faults found during testing
Support flying operations: ground handling, refuelling, maintenance
Provide feedback on system and design challenges to engineering and availability teams
Maintain accurate electronic records for aircraft and equipment
Uphold a clean, safe, and organised working environment
Perform additional duties as required by your manager
Responsibilities
Contribute Expertise
Act as an SME within MMRO domains, especially when deployed with flight teams
Provide technical leadership and guidance
Drive Cross-functional Collaboration
Work closely with Flight Operations, Engineering, and Customer teams
Ensure effective communication between your team and peer groups
Maintain Standards & Improve Processes
Uphold documentation, quality, and compliance standards
Identify and implement process improvements
Seek opportunities to enhance tools, systems, and operational efficiency
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
Experienced vehicle technician (air, automotive, marine, or rail)
Strong mechanical or electrical/electronic fault diagnosis skills
Confident supervising trade personnel
Ability to learn new technical skills quickly
Good communication skills
Ability to follow and provide feedback on engineering drawings/manufacturing packs
Proficient Microsoft Office user
Experience reading MCAD and ECAD drawings
Right to work in the UK
Ability to obtain vetting/security clearance if required
Desirable
Dual mechanical + electrical/electronic diagnostic capability
Experience with ERP or project management software
Willingness to periodically work from remote UK or overseas locations
Professional Development
You are encouraged to maintain and develop your professional competencies in line with engineering, regulatory, and organisational expectations