Avionics Production Technician – Farnborough

Job Title: AIT Skilled Production Technician
Salary: 43,000
Location: Farnborough, UK

Are you a hands-on, detail-oriented technician with a passion for cutting-edge aerospace technology? We are seeking an AIT Skilled Production Technician to join an innovative team manufacturing high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This is an exciting opportunity to work on state-of-the-art stratospheric aircraft and ground support systems.

You will play a key role in manufacturing advanced UAV platforms to time, cost, and quality standards. This includes the installation and integration of avionic and mechanical systems, the production of in-house avionic components, and ensuring the highest levels of precision and safety throughout the build process.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

If you’re ready to take your skills to the next level and be part of a pioneering aerospace project, apply now to help shape the future of stratospheric flight.