Aircraft Technician: Fuselage & Systems Integration

Syos Aerospace; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

SYOS Aerospace in the United Kingdom is seeking an Aircraft Technician to join our production team. You will play a hands-on role in building and integrating the next generation of autonomous aircraft, turning engineering designs into production-ready aircraft through assembly, integration and testing.

You’ll work across fuselage areas, collaborate with engineers and quality teams, and contribute to documentation, inspections and continuous improvement while ensuring safety and quality at every

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 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.

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 elevate 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.

Skills

Hands-on assembly experience

Reading engineering drawings

Mechanical & electrical integration

Quality-conscious

Education

Level 3 electrical or mechanical apprenticeship

Tools

Calibrated tooling

Measuring equipment

Job description

SYOS Aerospace in the United Kingdom is seeking an Aircraft Technician to join our production team. You will play a hands-on role in building and integrating the next generation of autonomous aircraft, turning engineering designs into production-ready aircraft through assembly, integration and testing.

You’ll work across fuselage areas, collaborate with engineers and quality teams, and contribute to documentation, inspections and continuous improvement while ensuring safety and quality at every