Overview
Avionics Production Technician - Farnborough. Job title: AIT Skilled Production Technician. Salary: £43,000. Location: Farnborough, UK. We are seeking an AIT Skilled Production Technician to join an innovative team manufacturing high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Work on state-of-the-art stratospheric aircraft and ground support systems.
Responsibilities
* Install avionic and mechanical equipment, wiring, and system integration on UAV platforms.
* Manufacture avionic components as required.
* Maintain accurate build records and self-certify completed work.
* Follow health and safety processes and report any issues.
* Handle fragile and flexible components with care.
* Contribute to continuous improvement, problem-solving, and corrective actions.
* Conduct and document installation and system integration tests.
Qualifications
* Multi-skilled avionic/electronic engineering technician with hands-on experience.
* Strong knowledge of production and maintenance processes to high-quality standards.
* Ability to interpret engineering drawings and translate them into finished products.
* Proven ability to proactively solve technical problems.
* Experience in avionic hardware production and wiring installations.
* Quality-conscious and organised work approach.
Preferred Skills
* NVQ Level 3 in Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent experience.
* Time-served apprenticeship in avionic/electronic manufacture, installation, or testing.
* Previous aerospace industry experience.
* Good IT skills relevant to the role.
Benefits
* 25 days of annual leave.
* Private medical insurance, dental, and optical cashback plans.
* Income protection and life assurance.
* Personal pension plan.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Access to employee discounts via Perkbox.
* Cycle-to-work and car salary sacrifice schemes.
* Short-term incentive plan rewarding performance.
Employment details
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Engineering and Manufacturing
* Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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