About the Company
ANAVIA specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) systems with a capacity of up to 500 kilograms. The company delivers industry-leading unmanned helicopter systems for various mission profiles, including Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Inspection, Mapping, and Cargo.
Job Position Goals
Your primary responsibility will be to execute high-quality assembly, maintenance, and repair operations on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and related components. You will develop, implement, and maintain development systems for flight test operations and R&D projects while ensuring adherence to technical standards and flight safety.
Key Tasks
Aircraft Development & Assembly
- Perform sub-assembly, final assembly, and repair tasks on aircraft, payloads, and associated components in accordance with work instructions and quality standards.
- Conceptualize and implement design efforts and ideas into real systems. Collaborate closely with engineers to support design, prototyping, assembly, and testing.
- Contribute to the design of electrical and mechanical system integration and overall aircraft configuration.
- Execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities, and integrate new subsystems, ensuring thorough test implementation.
- Conduct inspections, installations, removals, replacements, and functional testing of subsystems and ground support equipment (GSE).
Flight Operations
- Support pre-flight and post-flight inspections, system preparation, and maintenance, ensuring all work is meticulously documented.
- Prepare and maintain aircraft, Ground Control Stations (GCS), test equipment, data transmission systems, and payloads for flight missions.
- Assist remote pilots and manage ground movements during flight operations.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure full traceability and documentation of all tasks performed, including inspection and testing of incoming goods and parts.
- Comply with safety standards, internal quality protocols, work instructions, and regulatory requirements, including the handling of Dangerous Goods.
- Maintain all GSE and testing equipment in operational condition to support daily flight and test activities.
Other Tasks
Technical Problem Solving
- Perform fault diagnosis using appropriate test equipment and support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions for system failures or malfunctions.
- Contribute suggestions for product and process improvements based on operational experience.
Training & Collaboration
- Act as a technician instructor for internal and/or external training sessions.
- Collaborate proactively with engineering, logistics, and operations teams to ensure seamless mission support.
Your Profile
Qualifications
- Completed technical education (e.g., in mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as an aircraft technician (manned and/or unmanned). A Part 66 license is a plus.
- Proven understanding of aircraft assembly, system integration, and maintenance procedures.
- Strong diagnostic skills and hands-on experience with technical test equipment.
- Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Working knowledge of operational risk management practices.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and documentation tools.
- Valid driver’s license.
Become Part of the Anavia Family
- A committed and international team is waiting for you.
- Exciting projects and room to grow in every dimension.
- Support for training and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Team events where we celebrate our successes together.
- Beautiful Swiss mountain view office in Näfels, Glarus Nord.
If you are interested in a multicultural, challenging, and innovative working environment and your profile matches our requirements, apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.