About the Company:
ANAVIA specializes in the design, development & manufacturing of vertical takeoff & landing (VTOL) systems of up to 500 kilograms. The company offers industry leading unmanned helicopter systems for various mission profiles, such as Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Inspection or Mapping & Cargo.
Job Position Goals
Execute high-quality assembly, maintenance, and repair operations on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and related components. Develop, implement and maintain development systems for flight test operations and R&D projects while ensuring technical standards and flight safety are adhered to.
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.
- Conceptualizing and implementing design efforts and ideas on to real systems. Work closely with engineers to support the design, prototyping, assembly, and testing.
- Contribute to design of electrical and mechanical system integration and overall aircraft configuration.
- Execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities, test implementation and integration of new subsystems
- 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), 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 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 3 years of experience as an aircraft technician (manned and/or unmanned). Part 66 license 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 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 at which 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, Fanni is looking forward to receiving your online application in English or German.