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Line Maintenance Avionics Engineer

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6 months ago
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At AALTO, we take pride in building and offering an exceptional work environment that values your well-being and rewards your dedication. We believe in recognising your hard work and commitment, which is why we provide a fantastic bonus scheme that rewards your contributions. Additionally, we understand the importance of financial security and support your future with a competitive pension plan. When you join us, you become part of a workplace that not only encourages your professional growth but also cares about your personal fulfilment and financial stability.


AALTO is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

Welcome to AALTO, where we're blazing a trail to an extraordinary future! We're not just rewriting the rulebook; we're defining what is possible from the sky itself by, propelling HAPS technology to stratospheric heights.

Imagine an aircraft soaring at 60,000 feet, powered by sunlight and flying for months above traditional air traffic. That's us, AALTO’s Zephyr, the unrivalled pioneers of High-Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) technology. But that's just the beginning! We're on the verge of becoming the global leader in HAPS Connectivity as a Service (CaaS), connecting diverse needs in the Mobile and Satellite Network Operator market. We connect the various demands of our customers, whether it's for rural connectivity, overlay capacity, disaster recovery, or new service provision. Plus, we're opening doors in revolutionizing Earth observation, tracking, and communications, while operating a carbon-neutral Zephyr HAPS fleet.

Join us in this exciting journey at AALTO. You won't just be part of a team; you'll be part of an eclectic, passionate group of visionaries shaping the future and pushing boundaries in the stratosphere. Ready to rewrite history with us? AALTO is not just creating an aircraft; we're shaping a future of boundless possibilities.

Job purpose:

To carry out Air System Line Maintenance Tasks in accordance with AALTO procedures to ensure reliability and on time operational availability for global stratospheric flight operations.

Essential Requirements:


  • Experienced in providing technical and maintenance support in an Aircraft / UAS line maintenance environment.
  • Ability to adapt to changes in an extremely reactive environment.
  • An understanding of Aircraft Maintenance Regulations (MRP PART 145 or equivalent).
  • Experienced in Aircraft Maintenance Record Keeping, process and procedures.
  • Ability to develop and build good working relationships with a diverse customer and team base installing a positive safety culture across the organisation.
  • Self-motivated, ability to work alone or as part of a small team.
  • Methodical approach to assembly, system testing and problem solving.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within the Aircraft / UAS Maintenance Industry, whereof minimum 2 years in an appropriate line maintenance environment.
  • Formal Aircraft Maintenance qualifications in an avionic/electronic engineering discipline.
  • Willingness to work internationally for long periods, sometimes at short notice.
  • Able to deploy overseas for extended periods often in developing countries.
  • Previous overseas flight trial deployment experience.
  • Experienced in the use of Flight Line Test Equipment.

Desirable:


  • Knowledge and experience of Aircraft Maintenance MRO platforms (SAP/AMOS).
  • Experience of working on operational/deployed projects.
  • Human Factors (Initial & Current).
  • EWIS 1+2.
  • Manual Handling.
  • Working at Height.
  • COSHH Training / Experienced.
  • Avionic equipment installation, wiring and system integration of UAV's platforms, including ground control stations.
  • Previously held Aircraft Maintenance Line or Base Maintenance Authorisations
  • AML (Aircraft Maintenance License).
  • Soldering to an IPC J-STD -001standard.

In addition to salary, we offer:


  • Rewarding Excellence: Benefit from our short-term incentive plan that rewards your hard work and dedication.


  • Enjoy Your Time Off: Benefit from 25 days of holiday to relax and recharge.


  • Stay Healthy: We’ve got your health covered with private medical insurance, along with dental and optical cash back.


  • Secure Your Future: Take advantage of our personal pension plan to ensure a comfortable retirement.


  • Peace of Mind: Our income protection and life assurance schemes are there to support you when you need it most.


  • We Care About You: Our employee assistance programme is always available to provide the support you need.


  • Perks Galore: Enjoy a range of employee discounts via Perkbox, because you deserve a treat!


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