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.