Flight Technician

Your mission

Aircraft Assembly & Maintenance

• Perform sub-assembly, final assembly, installation, removal, replacement, and repair of aircraft, payloads, and associated components in accordance with approved work instructions and quality standards.
• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft and associated systems at ANAVIA's facilities and during international deployments.
• Perform inspections and functional tests of aircraft subsystems, payloads, and Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
• Support aircraft configuration, modification, and system integration activities.
• Ensure aircraft and equipment are maintained in a safe, serviceable, and flight-ready condition.

Flight Operations & Mission Support

• Support pre-flight and post-flight inspections, aircraft preparation, system checks, and maintenance activities.
• Prepare and maintain aircraft, Ground Control Stations (GCS), data-link systems, payloads, and GSE for flight missions and flight-test activities.
• Work closely with Remote Pilots and Flight Operations during daily flight activities and test campaigns.
• Support aircraft ground handling and movement before, during, and after flight operations.
• Identify and resolve technical issues quickly to minimize operational downtime and maintain mission readiness.

Troubleshooting & Technical Problem Solving

• Diagnose aircraft and system faults using appropriate test equipment, technical documentation, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Investigate system failures and malfunctions and contribute to root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support engineering teams in identifying and resolving technical issues encountered during flight testing and operations.
• Provide practical feedback to Engineering and Operations based on hands-on experience.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve aircraft reliability, maintainability, and operational processes.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure complete and accurate documentation and traceability of maintenance, inspections, repairs, modifications, and testing activities.
• Ensure all work is properly recorded, reviewed, and signed off in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Comply with ANAVIA's safety requirements, quality procedures, work instructions, and applicable aviation regulations.
• Follow appropriate procedures for the handling, storage, and transportation of Dangerous Goods.
• Inspect incoming parts and equipment as required and ensure that non-conformities are properly identified and reported.
• Maintain all GSE, tools, and technical equipment in a safe and operational condition.
• Apply 5S principles to maintain a clean, safe, organized, and efficient working environment.

Training & Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Flight Operations, Engineering, Logistics, and Manufacturing to ensure smooth and efficient mission support.
• Communicate technical issues clearly and proactively, particularly when safety, aircraft availability, or mission execution may be affected.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of technical procedures and work instructions.
• Support and, where required, deliver technical training for internal or external personnel.
• Share practical knowledge and experience with other technicians and operational team members.

Your profile

• Completed technical education or apprenticeship in aircraft maintenance, aviation technology, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a comparable field.
• Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience as an aircraft technician in manned and/or unmanned aviation.
• Experience working directly on aircraft systems, assembly, maintenance, inspection, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with flight operations, flight testing, or aircraft deployments is a strong advantage.
• Experience with unmanned aircraft/UAS or helicopters is highly desirable.
• Good understanding of aircraft system integration, maintenance procedures, and technical documentation.
• Strong practical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, with experience using technical test and measurement equipment.
• Hands-on, practical, and solution-oriented mindset. Ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned tasks, and make decisions in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong safety awareness and understanding of operational risk management.
• Valid driver's license. 
• Team player who enjoys working across technical and operational functions.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work on-site during flight campaigns and deployments.
• Proficiency in English. German desirable.