Aircraft Technician

SYOS Aerospace; Fareham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SYOS Aerospace in the United Kingdom is seeking multiple Aircraft Technicians to join our growing production team and help build the next generation of autonomous aircraft. You will turn engineering designs into production‑ready aircraft by performing structural assembly, mechanical and electrical integration, aircraft configuration and testing.

We offer opportunities to specialise in areas such as fuselage assembly, integration, configuration, and 3D printing within our UK production team.

Qualifications

• Level 3 electrical or mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands‑on experience in aircraft structural, mechanical or electromechanical assembly, integration, testing or manufacturing.
• Experience in a controlled production environment, ideally within aerospace or regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Assemble fuselage structures, frames, bulkheads and sub‑assemblies per engineering drawings and instructions.
• Prepare, drill, fit and verify skins, panels and tube assemblies with precision.
• Install and integrate mechanical, electrical, avionics, propulsion and control‑system components.
• Verify part numbers, revisions and installation requirements; maintain configuration records.
• Set up and operate 3D‑printing equipment; monitor print quality and post‑process.
• Support functional testing, inspections and quality checks throughout manufacturing.

Skills

Aircraft assembly

Reading engineering drawings

Quality documentation

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 electrical or mechanical apprenticeship

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Calibrated tooling

Hand tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

Big ideas. Real-world impact. Global opportunity.

At SYOS Aerospace, we’re not here to do things the way they’ve always been done. We’re building the next generation of autonomous systems across air, land, and sea — turning ambitious ideas into technology that works in the real world. From cutting‑edge research, design, and advanced engineering in New Zealand to manufacturing scale‑up and global manufacturing delivery in the UK, our teams are turning innovative concepts into operational products used by customers around the world.

This is an opportunity to join a company at a pivotal stage of growth — where the work you do today can open doors across our global teams, projects, and future opportunities. As we continue to grow globally, we're committed to creating career pathways across our teams, projects, and locations.

The SYOS way

We’re growing fast, taking on bigger challenges, and building technology that matters.

At SYOS, you won’t be sitting on the sidelines. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute, challenge ideas, solve problems, and see your work make a real impact.

About The Role

As an Aircraft Technician, you’ll play a hands‑on role in building and integrating the next generation of autonomous aircraft. Working within our UK production team, you’ll help transform engineering designs into high‑quality, production‑ready aircraft by carrying out structural assembly, mechanical and electrical integration, aircraft configuration, and testing.

We’re Recruiting For Several Aircraft Technician Positions Across Our Growing Production Team, With Opportunities To Specialise In One Of The Following Areas

• Fuselage Assembly Technician
• Fuselage Skin / Tube Technician
• Integration Technician
• Configuration Technician
• 3D Printing

Responsibilities

• Aircraft assembly: Assemble fuselage structures, frames, bulkheads, brackets and sub‑assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings and approved work instructions.
• Fabrication and fitting: Prepare, cut, drill, form and fit aircraft skins, panels and tube assemblies, ensuring dimensional accuracy and quality.
• Mechanical and electrical integration: Install and integrate mechanical, electrical, avionics, propulsion, fuel and control‑system components.
• Aircraft configuration: Verify component part numbers, revisions and installation requirements, maintaining accurate configuration records and parts traceability.
• Additive manufacturing: Set up and operate 3D‑printing equipment, prepare approved build files, monitor print quality and complete post‑processing and inspections.
• Testing and inspection: Support functional testing, dimensional inspections, fault diagnosis and quality checks throughout the manufacturing process.
• Quality and documentation: Complete build, inspection and test records accurately, follow Quality Management System procedures, and **escalate** technical or quality issues promptly.
• Continuous improvement: Contribute to Lean manufacturing initiatives, identify opportunities to reduce waste, and help improve production efficiency and product quality.
• Team collaboration: Work closely with production leaders, engineers and quality teams to meet manufacturing schedules and deliver high‑quality aircraft.

What You’ll Bring

• A Level 3 electrical or mechanical apprenticeship, or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands‑on experience in aircraft structural, mechanical or electromechanical assembly, integration, testing or manufacturing.
• Experience working in a controlled production environment, ideally within aerospace, marine, automotive or another regulated industry.
• The ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, tolerances and manufacturing instructions.
• Practical knowledge of assembly techniques, including drilling, reaming, countersinking, deburring, sealing, fastening and torque control.
• Experience using hand tools, measuring equipment and calibrated tooling.
• An understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, component installation and equipment integration.
• Experience working within a Quality Management System (QMS), with an understanding of inspection processes and documented procedures.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to maintain clear build, inspection and test documentation.

Desirable

• Experience assembling aircraft fuselage structures, frames, bulkheads, brackets, skins, panels or tube assemblies.
• Experience installing or integrating avionics, propulsion, fuel, electrical or control‑system components.
• Familiarity with aircraft configuration management, revision control, software or firmware configuration, and authorised engineering changes.
• Experience operating 3D printers, preparing digital build files, using slicing software, and completing post‑processing and component inspections.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and experience working within a formal Quality Management System.
• Familiarity with aircraft testing, diagnostic equipment, functional testing and fault investigation.
• Experience applying Lean manufacturing principles, including 5S, Kaizen and waste reduction.

Security Requirement:

To be eligible for this role, you must be able to meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). This includes confirming your identity, legal right to work in the UK, recent employment history, and criminal record (unspent convictions only).

The SYOS Mindset

Curious people. Big ideas. No egos. A team that gets things done.

We move fast, embrace challenges, and believe the best solutions come from great teams.

We’re Looking For People Who

• Collaborate openly — share ideas, support each other, and focus on the best outcome.
• Adapt and have a go — comfortable with change and excited by the unknown.
• Take ownership — see an opportunity? Step in and make it happen.
• Share knowledge — help others grow and make the team stronger.
• Care about what they build — take pride in creating technology that matters.

We’re a team of innovators, engineers, and problem‑solvers who believe that great ideas can come from anyone. The best answer wins — regardless of title or experience.

For this role, that means taking pride in the quality of every component, working safely and accurately, supporting your teammates, and looking for better ways to build. We’re not looking for people who just want another job. We’re looking for people who want to be part of the story.

Come build with us. Challenge us. Grow with us.