Aerospace Avionics Assembly & Test Technician

AALTO; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewarding Excellence incentive plan

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Dental and optical cash back

Company pension

Income protection

Life assurance

Discount salary sacrifice (Perkbox)

Employee assistance programme

Perkbox discounts

Job summary

AALTO is seeking an Assembly, Integration and Test Technician in Farnborough to support the build and integration of Zephyr aircraft and Ground Support Equipment. You will help deliver mission-ready platforms to the highest quality standards and ensure safe, efficient production.

The role requires hands-on electrical and mechanical assembly, the ability to read drawings, and experience with avionic hardware testing. Training and a strong safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Aerospace or engineering apprenticeship completed.
• NVQ Level 03 in Avionics or similar.
• Able to read engineering drawings and follow procedures.
• Able to install and test avionic hardware and wiring.
• Familiar with test procedures and inspection steps.
• Knowledge of basic test equipment and crimp tools.

Responsibilities

• Avionic and mechanical equipment installation, wiring and system integration.
• Manufacture of avionic in-house components as required.
• Maintain build records.
• Health and Safety adherence and reporting.
• Train and mentor new team members.
• Carry out dimensional verification to specification.
• Identify waste and improve assembly efficiency.
• Support shop safety and problem resolution.
• Handle fragile components safely.

Skills

Aerospace apprenticeship

NVQ Level 03 Avionics

Reading drawings

Wiring and installation

Test procedures

ESD awareness

Dimensional verification

Soldering

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Aerospace/Engineering Full Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 03 Avionics

Tools

Crimp tools

Test equipment

ESD-safe tools

Job description

AALTO is seeking an Assembly, Integration and Test Technician in Farnborough to support the build and integration of Zephyr aircraft and Ground Support Equipment. You will help deliver mission-ready platforms to the highest quality standards and ensure safe, efficient production.

The role requires hands-on electrical and mechanical assembly, the ability to read drawings, and experience with avionic hardware testing. Training and a strong safety focus are essential.