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 provides industry-leading unmanned helicopter systems tailored for various mission profiles, including Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Inspection, and Mapping & Cargo.
Key Tasks
Aircraft Maintenance & Assembly:
- Perform sub-assembly, final assembly, and repair tasks on aircraft, payloads, and associated components in accordance with work instructions and quality standards.
- Execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities at our Swiss headquarters and during international deployments.
- 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 completed, documented, and signed off correctly.
- Prepare and maintain aircraft, Ground Control Stations (GCS), 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 handling Dangerous Goods.
- Maintain all GSE in operational condition to support daily flight and test activities.
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.
Competencies & Duties
Work independently and responsibly, performing tasks as described above. Proactively communicate when issues arise or assistance is needed. Ensure compliance with ANAVIA’s employment contract, safety instructions, quality manual, work instructions, and corresponding process specifications. Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment by applying 5S principles. Note that international travel may require up to 50% of your working hours.
Your Profile
Qualifications:
- Completed technical education in areas such as mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering.
- A minimum of 7 years of experience as an aircraft technician (manned and/or unmanned).
- 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! Enjoy exciting projects and ample room for growth in all dimensions. We offer support for training and opportunities for personal and professional development. Join us for team events where we celebrate our successes together in our beautiful Swiss mountain view office located in Näfels, Glarus Nord.
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.