Assembly Technician – Mechanical

AirQ Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AirQ Limited is seeking an Assembly Technician - Mechanical to join our UAV and aviation components team. You will work hands-on with mechanical and electronic subsystems, reading drawings and work instructions to build reliable assemblies.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of UAV or aerospace assembly experience, attention to detail, and familiarity with fasteners, wiring, and lightweight materials. Join a safety‑conscious, high‑tech environment focused on quality and innovation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of UAV aviation or aerospace assembly experience.
• Ability to read assembly drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of mechanical fasteners and torque applications.
• Familiarity with electrical wiring connectors and soldering is a plus.
• Attention to detail and quality-focused mindset.
• Hands-on experience with hand tools and workshop equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble UAV components according to drawings and work instructions.
• Ensure proper cable routing, connector installation, and fastener tightening.
• Inspect assemblies for defects and maintain high quality.
• Maintain clean work practices to prevent FOD.
• Use hand tools and workshop equipment for cutting, drilling, grinding, finishing.
• Perform basic fitting, trimming and part preparation.
• Assist in adhesive bonding and surface preparation (advantage).
• Handle composite or lightweight structures with care (advantage).

Skills

UAV assembly

Aerospace components

Reading drawings

Electrical wiring

Hand tools

Quality focus

Tools

Torque wrench

Crimping tools

Soldering

Measuring tools

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Assembly Technician - Mechanical with experience in UAVs and aviation components. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical understanding of mechanical and electronic subsystems excellent attention to detail and hands‑on assembly skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble UAV aviation or aerospace mechanical and electronic components according to engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Ensure proper cable routing connector installation and fastener tightening in line with assembly specifications.
• Inspect assemblies for defects misalignments or damages maintaining high-quality standards.
• Maintain clean work practices to prevent Foreign Object Debris (FOD).
• Use hand tools and workshop equipment safely and effectively for cutting drilling grinding and finishing operations.
• Perform basic fitting trimming and part preparation during assembly operations.
• Assist in adhesive bonding and surface preparation processes (advantage).
• Handle composite or lightweight structural components with care (advantage).

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in UAV aviation aerospace or mechanical/electromechanical assembly.
• Strong understanding of UAV/aviation subsystems: airframe structures flight controllers ESCs motors servos sensors GPS modules and power systems.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings wiring diagrams and work instructions.
• Knowledge of mechanical fasteners torque application and installation practices.
• Familiarity with electrical wiring connectors crimping and soldering is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and quality-focused mindset.
• Hands‑on experience with hand tools and workshop equipment.
• Awareness of composite materials bonding techniques and lightweight structures is a plus.

Why Join Us:

• Work on cutting‑edge UAV and aviation projects.
• Opportunity to develop technical skills in a high‑tech environment.
• Collaborative and safety‑focused workplace culture.