Aerospace Structures Technician (Trainee)

AALTO; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Generous Annual Leave

Private Healthcare

Pension Contributions

Income Protection & Life Assurance

Electric Vehicle & Car Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discounts

Job summary

AALTO, based in Farnborough, is a global leader in Stratospace and an Airbus subsidiary delivering Zephyr aircraft structures and services. We seek a Trainee Composite Structural Technician to learn manufacturing, assembly and testing of structural components, under supervision as you progress along the technician pathway.

You will receive structured coaching, hands-on training and competency assessments to build confidence and contribute to delivery priorities within the manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• Strong practical hand skills and transferable experience from a comparable engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and follow detailed process instructions.
• Careful, accurate approach and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work safely and effectively under pressure while meeting production targets.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Commitment to training in Human Factors, foreign object debris prevention, Tool Control, Health and Safety, and COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble aircraft structural sub-assemblies and primary assemblies under supervision during training and as competence develops.
• Use measuring equipment and calibrated jigs to verify dimensions against specifications.
• Follow engineering drawings, process instructions, quality standards and approved working practices.
• Complete post-adhesive-bonding quality checks in line with quality assurance requirements.
• Identify waste in assembly processes and help deliver practical improvements to safety, quality and efficiency.
• Support shop safety initiatives and implement countermeasures promptly.
• Maintain tool control, prevent foreign object debris and keep the work area clean and organized.
• Collaborate across the Manufacturing Facility to support delivery priorities and build-plan requirements.
• Participate in structured training, coaching, competency assessments and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Hand skills

Drawings reading

Attention to detail

Production pressure

Team communication

Microsoft Office

Health & Safety

Job description

AALTO, based in Farnborough, is a global leader in Stratospace and an Airbus subsidiary delivering Zephyr aircraft structures and services. We seek a Trainee Composite Structural Technician to learn manufacturing, assembly and testing of structural components, under supervision as you progress along the technician pathway.

You will receive structured coaching, hands-on training and competency assessments to build confidence and contribute to delivery priorities within the manufacturing team.