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On behalf of our client, we are seeking an AIT Skilled Production Technician to join on an initial 6-month contract. As the AIT Skilled Production Technician, you will be responsible for manufacturing to time, cost and quality the new HAPS Zephyr aircraft and associated Ground Support Equipment to fulfil the HAPS Global Business Case.

Role: AIT Skilled Production Technician
Pay: £28 per hour via Umbrella
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours a week
Contract: 6-month contract
Location: Farnborough
IR35 Status: Inside
SC Clearance: BPSS

Responsibilities

• Avionic and mechanical equipment installation, wiring and system integration of UAV’s platforms
• Manufacture of avionic in-house components as required
• Maintain build records
• Health and Safety process adherence and reporting
• Self-certification of work completed
• Continuous Improvement of the production system
• Contribution to Problem Solving and corrective action delivery
• Safe handling and protection of very fragile and flexible components

Skills and Experience

Essential –

• Hands-on multi-skilled practical avionic/electronic engineering technician

• Demonstrated knowledge of production/maintenance processes to high quality standards
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and interpret requirements into finished products
• Demonstrated experience pro-actively solving technical problems
• Experience of hands-on production of avionic hardware and wiring installations
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
• Quality conscious working method and organised approach to tasks
• Conducting and recording of installation and system integration tests
• Enjoy using own initiative, working unsupervised and taking responsibility for own task package
• Enjoy providing technical input and advice to design teams and peers on manufacturing procedures, issues, and ideas for improvement

Desired –

• Time served apprenticeship in avionic/electronic manufacture / installation / test
• Previous experience in Aerospace sector
• IT Skills appropriate for the role

Training and Qualifications

• Academic qualifications in an avionic/electronic engineering discipline – desirable

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Ellie Laflain at Line Up Aviation
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