Aerospace Workshop Technician: Prototype & Flight Test

Certo Aerospace Ltd; Frome; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

25 days leave + bank holidays

Company events

UK & occasional international travel

Long-term progression within advanced

Job summary

Certo Aerospace Ltd in Frome, Somerset is seeking an Aerospace Workshop Technician to assemble, maintain, troubleshoot and advance prototype aircraft. You’ll work in a small engineering team, taking a hands-on approach from workshop floor through live flight testing across the UK.

The role covers mechanical and electrical integration, working with composites, sheet metal and precision assemblies, and close collaboration with Design and Flight Test Engineers.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical assembly within aerospace or defence contexts.
• Experience with composites, sheet metal, fabrication and electrical assembly.
• Knowledge of mechanical testing and prototyping processes.

Responsibilities

• Building and assembling aircraft from individual components.
• Mechanical and electrical integration.
• Supporting prototype development and upgrades.
• Working with composite materials and precision assemblies.
• Supporting aircraft testing and flight trials.
• Working closely with Design Engineers and Flight Test Engineers.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Aerospace

Defence

Motorsport

Composites

Sheet metal

Fabrication

Electrical assembly

Mechanical testing

Job description

Certo Aerospace Ltd in Frome, Somerset is seeking an Aerospace Workshop Technician to assemble, maintain, troubleshoot and advance prototype aircraft. You’ll work in a small engineering team, taking a hands-on approach from workshop floor through live flight testing across the UK.

The role covers mechanical and electrical integration, working with composites, sheet metal and precision assemblies, and close collaboration with Design and Flight Test Engineers.