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Propulsion Technician

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Propulsion Technician

Welcome to AALTO, a global leader in Stratospace. Based in Farnborough, AALTO is an Airbus subsidiary that manufactures, operates, and delivers services with its solar-powered, stratospheric platform: Zephyr.


Job Purpose

Working as part of a team to manufacture, assemble and test the Zephyr Aircraft, while providing support to other areas of the Manufacturing Facility to ensure the on time and in budget delivery of aircraft to achieve HAPS Global business requirements.


Responsibilities

  • Avionic and mechanical equipment installation, wiring and component integration of Propulsion Systems.
  • Manufacture of avionic in-house components as required.
  • Maintain build records.
  • Health and Safety process adherence and reporting.
  • Contribution to Problem Solving and corrective action delivery.
  • Using measuring equipment and calibrated jigs to carry out dimensional verification to the specification.
  • Identify waste in assembly processes and implement activities to improve efficiency.
  • Support shop safety initiatives and manage timely implementation of countermeasures to resolve problems.
  • Safe handling and protection of very fragile and flexible components.
  • Mitigate immediate risks including ‘stop work’ as well as escalating emerging risks, issues and shortfalls in a timely manner.
  • Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to new and existing team members to support workforce development and knowledge sharing.
  • Carry out daily housekeeping tasks to ensure health, safety, and operational requirements.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of ability to read engineering drawings and follow process instructions.
  • Conducting and recording of installation and system integration tests.
  • Ability to read and understand test procedures.
  • Knowledge of test equipment such as power supply units, multi metres and oscilloscopes.
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Qualifications

  • Aerospace or Engineering Full Apprenticeship.
  • Completed an NVQ Level 03 Qualification in Avionics Engineering or other relevant discipline.

Preferred Skills

  • Previous experience in Aerospace, Space or other highly regulated sector.
  • Understanding of manufacturing Pulse Lines.
  • EWIS (Electrical Wiring and Interconnection Systems) Training.
  • Understanding of Lean/ 6 Sigma.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.


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