Aircraft Technicians in Fareham

Start ASAP pending BPSS Clearance, 3 months with extension, overtime available to be discussed at interview stage.

• OUT OF SCOPE IR35
• PAYE - £27.95 per hour, all hours worked (days)
• Limited/ Company (PSC) - £36.63 per hour, all hours worked (days)
• There may be further opportunities for shift work and nights to become available

Overtime will be available and this will be discussed at interview stage.

• UAV experience preferred but no essential
• Role Purpose

The UAS Avionics Production Technician assembles, installs, tests, maintains and repairs the electronic and avionics systems used in unmanned aircraft, payloads and associated ground support equipment.

Working within a multidisciplinary production operations team, the role supports production system integration and pre-delivery preparation of equipment to a serviceable condition.

The postholder will work closely with engineers, operators, customers and suppliers to deliver safe, reliable and compliant UASs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, install and integrate avionics, electrical systems, electronic Line Replaceable Units, sensors, payloads and wiring harnesses.
• Configure and test flight controllers, autopilots, navigation equipment, telemetry, command-and-control links, data acquisition systems and ground control stations.
• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled inspections, functional tests, fault diagnosis, repair and replacement of electronic components and assemblies.
• Load approved firmware and software, manage configuration status and verify system operation following updates.
• Interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, engineering drawings, technical instructions and maintenance data.
• Use test equipment including digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, RF test equipment and specialist diagnostic tools.
• Analyse flight and ground-test data to identify intermittent faults, performance issues and systemic causes.
• Support payload integration, aircraft rigging, pre-delivery checks.
• Produce accurate build, inspection, test, maintenance, defect and configuration records.
• Identify hazards, report occurrences and contribute to risk assessments, investigations and corrective actions.
• Liaise effectively with engineers, operators, customers and suppliers, and provide practical guidance to less-experienced technicians when authorised.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Level 3 Diploma technical qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience in avionics, electronics, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, robotics or a related discipline.
• Practical experience of assembling, inspecting, testing, troubleshooting and repairing electrical or electronic systems.
• Competence in cable manufacture, crimping, connector assembly, continuity and insulation testing, and high-quality soldering.
• Ability to read and apply technical drawings, wiring schedules, schematics and maintenance instructions.
• Experience using electronic test equipment and diagnostic software safely and methodically.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety, electrostatic discharge controls, tool control, foreign object prevention and safe systems of work.
• Clear written and verbal communication, sound judgement and disciplined attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently within delegated authority and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Competence with standard Windows applications, electronic records and maintenance or configuration-management systems.
• Eligibility to obtain and retain any security clearance required for assigned projects