Aircraft Technician

At ZeroAvia, we’re clean sky thinkers. For the world to achieve truly clean, guilt-free flight, we need a scalable solution; hydrogen-electric powertrains. As a leader in zero-emission aviation and a UK Jet Zero Council member, we’re designing and commercialising hydrogen-powered solutions that will positively impact the future of aviation, global connectivity, and the world.

You will become a solution-focused champion in our high-velocity culture. We value results and efficiency and prioritise achieving our mission most effectively and innovatively possible. You’ll be part of our unified team to create solutions and solve problems, If you’re eager to take radical ownership and are unafraid to ask questions or challenge the status quo, then we want you to be part of our Clean Sky Thinking.

Role Overview

You will assist with modification, integration and scheduled maintenance on prototype and test aircraft incorporating Zeroavia’s novel hydrogen fuel cell powertrain.

This includes mechanical and electrical areas, giving the opportunity to contribute to the design, development, validation and verification of systems both on and off the aircraft. These are currently passenger/cargo aircraft categorised under part 23.

You will gain experience in a broad range of technologies and toolsets. You will be integrated into a dynamic and fast-paced engineering team, overcoming challenges and ensuring maintenance projects are delivered on time.

The successful candidate is self-motivated and energetic, with a strong drive to ensure successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in modification and integration activities, and when required scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on prototype aircraft
• Regular inspection, maintenance, repairs and servicing of CS23 aircraft
• Quality control and inspection of components and installation work
• Assist in providing solutions to practical problems involving the integration of the powertrain and its effects on associated components and subsystems
• Ensure that any work undertaken both on and off the aircraft is carried out in accordance with manufacturer-approved maintenance data and internal company procedures
• Assist in manufacturing and assembling components for testing
• Support any fabrication work that may be required by internal design team
• Ensure proper execution of parts tags attached to repairable, serviceable or condemned parts
• Ensuring that health and safety procedures and COSHH are always observed
• Ensuring that day-to-day housekeeping is kept to a high standard
• Ensure company tooling and parts are controlled and maintained

Requirements

• Proven industry experience in relevant aircraft components’ installation or maintenance (powertrain and engines preferred)
• Relevant NVQ, comparable qualification or recognised military apprenticeship
• At least 3 year experience within aviation maintenance or aircraft modifications
• Have relevant engineering degree and/or aircraft maintenance work experience
• Direct hands-on experience in sheet metal repairs and modifications
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Flexible approach to work and a high level of drive and ambition to help achieve the organisation’s goals
• A genuine passion for clean technology and the future of sustainable aviation

Desired but not mandatory

• Ability to modify parts using tools or in a machine shop
• Skilled in a range of IT and software packages
• Expertise in carrying out major modifications
• Knowledge of Part-145 practices
• Knowledge of Part-21J and Part-21G organisations

Benefits

Stock Options

Relocation support

️ Holiday: 25 Days + Public Holidays

Kemble Location: Free Lunch

EV Club and Kemble Free EV Charging

️ Flying Club: 5 free hours of flying lessons + Discount on Pilots License (PPL)

‍⚕️ Private Healthcare: Plus Dental, Optical, Mental health support

Salary sacrifice schemes: EV Club, Curry's Tech, Cycle to Work and Ikea Furniture

Weekly Spot Bonuses

‍⚖️ Income protection and Legal support