Welcome to AALTO, where we're blazing a trail to an extraordinary future We're not just rewriting the rulebook; we're defining what is possible from the sky itself by, propelling HAPS technology to stratospheric heights. Imagine an aircraft soaring at 60,000 feet, powered by sunlight and flying for months above traditional air traffic. That's us, AALTO’s Zephyr, the unrivalled pioneers of High-Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) technology. But that's just the beginning We're on the verge of becoming the global leader in HAPS Connectivity as a Service (CaaS), connecting diverse needs in the Mobile and Satellite Network Operator market. We connect the various demands of our customers, whether it's for rural connectivity, overlay capacity, disaster recovery, or new service provision. Plus, we're opening doors in revolutionizing Earth observation, tracking, and communications, while operating a carbon-neutral Zephyr HAPS fleet. Join us in this exciting journey at AALTO. You won't just be part of a team; you'll be part of an eclectic, passionate group of visionaries shaping the future and pushing boundaries in the stratosphere. Ready to rewrite history with us? AALTO is not just creating an aircraft; we're shaping a future of boundless possibilities. Job purpose: To lead and support the Air System Line Maintenance Tasks IAW AALTO Procedures to ensure reliability and on time operational availability for global stratospheric flight operations. Essential Requirements: Experienced in providing technical and maintenance support in an Aircraft / UAS line maintenance environment. Experienced in leading a small team of Aircraft Maintenance Technicians. Ability to adapt to changes in an extremely reactive environment. An understanding of Aircraft Maintenance Regulations (MRP PART 145 or equivalent). Experienced in Aircraft Maintenance Record Keeping, process and procedures. Ability to develop and build good working relationships with a diverse customer and team base installing a positive safety culture across the organisation. Self-motivated, ability to work alone or as part of a small team. Methodical approach to assembly, system testing and problem solving. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within the Aircraft / UAS Maintenance Industry, whereof minimum 2 years in an appropriate line maintenance environment. Formal Aircraft Maintenance qualifications in an avionic/electronic engineering discipline. Willingness to work internationally for long periods, sometimes at short notice. Able to deploy overseas for extended periods often in developing countries. Previous overseas flight trial deployment experience. Desirable: Knowledge and experience of Aircraft Maintenance MRO platforms (SAP/AMOS). Previous experience in writing company procedures a distinct advantage. Experience of working on operational/deployed projects Human Factors (Initial & Current) EWIS 12 Manual Handling Working at Height COSHH Training / Experienced Avionic equipment installation, wiring and system integration of UAV's platforms, including ground control stations Previously held Aircraft Maintenance Line or Base Maintenance Authorisations AML (Aircraft Maintenance License)