Welcome to AALTO, a global leader in Stratospace. Based in Farnborough, AALTO is an Airbus subsidiary that manufactures, operates, and delivers services with its solar-powered, stratospheric platform: Zephyr.
Zephyr’s persistence enables continuous flight for months at a time. Its current flight-time record of over 67 days in the stratosphere. From above 60,000+ft, or 20km above ground, AALTO can deliver several applications including direct-to-device connectivity and high-resolution Earth observation.
AALTO operates in a new operational layer between most of air traffic and low-Earth orbit, Stratospace. This is where high-altitude platforms led by Zephyr deliver services to commercial and government partners. We can help monitor environments, observe borders, track natural disasters and connect unconnected communities.
Join us as we create a new domain of aerospace: Stratospace. You’ll be part of a highly-skilled, innovative and passionate group of people – Team AALTO. Together, we can Unlock Stratospace.
Job Purpose:
Working as part of a team to manufacture, assemble and test the Zephyr Aircraft structure, while providing support to other areas of the Manufacturing Facility to ensure the on time and in budget delivery of aircrafts to achieve HAPS Global business requirements.

Responsibilities:

• The manufacture and assembly of aircraft structure (both sub-assembly and primary assembly).
• Using measuring equipment and calibrated jigs to carry out dimensional verification to the specification.
• Identify waste in assembly processes and implement activities to improve efficiency.
• Support shop safety initiatives and manage timely implementation of countermeasures to resolve problems.
• Post adhesive bonding quality check to meet quality assurance standards.
• Mitigate immediate risks including ‘stop work’ as well as escalate emerging risks, issues and shortfalls in a timely manner.
• Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to new and existing team members to support workforce development and knowledge sharing.
• Carry out daily housekeeping tasks to ensure health, safety, and operational requirements.

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of ability to read engineering drawings and follow process instructions.
• Strong hand skills and ability to trim, form and shape composite parts
• Knowledge of adhesive bonding techniques and processes for composite parts
• Dimensional verification to the specification.
• Understanding and practical knowledge of working in ESD sensitive environments.
• Works well under pressure, works hard to meet strict production targets.
• Clear and effective communication skills (both written and oral).
• EWIS (Electrical Wiring and Interconnection Systems) Training.
• Knowledge of general aircraft manufacturing/ maintenance and processes applicable to the aviation environment (Human Factors, FOD, Tool Control, Health & Safety & COSHH).
• Understanding of 6S.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficient computer skills, and use of the Microsoft Office suite.

Qualifications:

• Aerospace or Engineering Full Apprenticeship.
• Completed an NVQ Level 03 Qualification in Avionics Engineering or other relevant discipline.

Preferred Skills:

• Completed an NVQ Level 03 Qualification in Aerospace Engineering /Avionics Engineering or other relevant discipline.
• Previous experience in Aerospace, Space or other highly regulated sector.
• Understanding of manufacturing Pulse Lines.
• Understanding of Lean/ 6 Sigma.

• The manufacture and assembly of aircraft structure (both sub-assembly and primary assembly).
• Using measuring equipment and calibrated jigs to carry out dimensional verification to the specification.
• Identify waste in assembly processes and implement activities to improve efficiency.
• Support shop safety initiatives and manage timely implementation of countermeasures to resolve problems.
• Post adhesive bonding quality check to meet quality assurance standards.
• Mitigate immediate risks including ‘stop work’ as well as escalate emerging risks, issues and shortfalls in a timely manner.
• Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to new and existing team members to support workforce development and knowledge sharing.
• Carry out daily housekeeping tasks to ensure health, safety, and operational requirements