Aerospace Composite Structures Technician – HAPS Systems

Aalto; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Pension plan

Income protection

Life assurance

Perkbox discounts

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

AALTO in Farnborough, England, is seeking a Composite Structures Technician to support the manufacture of Zephyr high-altitude platform system and Ground Support Equipment, delivering skilled production to time, cost, quality and safety standards. You will participate in hands-on aircraft build, integration and continuous improvement.

The role requires an aerospace or engineering full apprenticeship and an NVQ Level 3 in avionics or related discipline, plus reading drawings and bonding skills.

Qualifications

• Aerospace or engineering apprenticeship completed.
• NVQ Level 3 in avionics engineering or equivalent.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and follow process instructions.
• Strong hand skills to trim, form and shape composite parts.
• Knowledge of adhesive bonding for composites.
• Dimensional verification to specification.
• Working in an ESD sensitive environment.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet production targets.
• Clear written and oral communication skills.
• EWIS training.
• Knowledge of aircraft manufacturing/maintenance processes (HF, FOD, Tool Control, Health & Safety & COSHH).
• Understanding of 6S.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble aircraft structure (sub-assembly and primary).
• Use measuring equipment and calibrated jigs for dimensional verification.
• Identify waste in assembly and implement efficiency improvements.
• Support shop safety initiatives and implement countermeasures.
• Post adhesive bonding quality checks.
• Mitigate risks and escalate issues promptly.
• Provide training and mentorship to team members.
• Carry out daily housekeeping to meet health and safety requirements.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Dimensional verification

Hand skills for composites

Adhesive bonding techniques

ESD awareness

Clear communication

EWIS training

6S knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Aerospace or Engineering Full Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 03 in Avionics Engineering or related

Job description

AALTO in Farnborough, England, is seeking a Composite Structures Technician to support the manufacture of Zephyr high-altitude platform system and Ground Support Equipment, delivering skilled production to time, cost, quality and safety standards. You will participate in hands-on aircraft build, integration and continuous improvement.

The role requires an aerospace or engineering full apprenticeship and an NVQ Level 3 in avionics or related discipline, plus reading drawings and bonding skills.