Flight Technician / Flight Technicianess

About the Company

ANAVIA specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) systems of up to 500 kilograms. The company offers industry-leading unmanned helicopter systems for various mission profiles, including Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Inspection, Mapping, and 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.
• Maintain proactive communication when issues arise or assistance is needed.
• Ensure compliance with ANAVIA’s employment contract, safety instructions, internal quality manual, work instructions, and corresponding process specifications.
• Adopt 5S behavior to drive clean, safe, and efficient work processes.
• Be prepared for international travel, which may require up to 50% of working hours.

Your Profile

Qualifications:

• Completed technical education (e.g., in mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering).
• 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 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 await you, along with support for training and opportunities for personal and professional development. Join us for team events where we celebrate our successes together, all while enjoying a beautiful Swiss mountain view office in Näfels, Glarus Nord.

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.