Aircraft Technician / Aircraft Technicianess

Anavia AG - April 16, 2026

About the Company

ANAVIA specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) systems weighing up to 500 kilograms. The company offers industry-leading unmanned helicopter systems tailored for a variety of mission profiles, including Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Inspection, Mapping, and Cargo.

Job Title: Aircraft Technician

As an Aircraft Technician, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the timely execution of assembly, maintenance, and repair tasks in accordance with established work instructions and quality processes. You will document all sub-assembly, final assembly, and maintenance activities on aircraft, payloads, and other products, while also proposing root cause and corrective actions for identified issues.

Your Main Tasks

  • Conduct incoming goods inspection and testing, as well as sub-assembly and final assembly of aircraft, accessories, and payloads.
  • Perform scheduled and non-scheduled aircraft maintenance at our Swiss headquarters and globally.
  • Carry out non-scheduled aircraft repair work, including sub-systems removal, installation, replacements, and subsequent testing, both locally and globally.
  • Ensure that all pre- and post-flight maintenance is performed, recorded, and signed accordingly.
  • Maintain Ground Support Equipment (GSE) in optimal condition to support daily flight operations.
  • Prepare aircraft, payloads, and other equipment for transportation while ensuring compliance with Dangerous Goods requirements.
  • Assist in the preparation of aircraft, Ground Control Stations (GCS), data transmission systems, and flight missions, as well as provide support to external pilots as needed.
  • Act as a Technician instructor for both internal and external training sessions.
  • Support root cause analysis and fault diagnosis utilizing test equipment, and implement approved corrective actions to resolve issues.
  • Report tasks executed as required by HR, Finance, or Quality departments.

Your Profile

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • A completed technical education.
  • At least 3 years of experience as a technician for manned and/or unmanned aircraft, with a thorough understanding of aircraft assembly and maintenance requirements.
  • A sound technical and practical understanding of complex mechanical, mechatronic, and electrical systems.
  • Process-oriented and structured work methodologies.
  • A responsible attitude, strong technical understanding, and excellent communication skills.
  • Proficiency in English (oral and written), with knowledge of German being desirable.

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Location : Näfels
Country : Switzerland

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