RPAS Engineering Technician

The role

The RPAS Engineering Technician is responsible for the effective maintenance, repair, and airworthiness of EEI Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), including mechanical, electrical, and avionic systems. The role ensures that deployed engineering operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all regulatory and organisational requirements. The post holder will manage maintenance activity in remote international locations, support scheduled deployment plans and provide technical engineering expertise.

Key Responsibilities

•  Perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul of RPAS in accordance with approved Technical Documentation and regulatory standards.
• Conduct diagnostics and troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and avionic systems to ensure system reliability and operational performance.
• Install, test, and calibrate avionic and electrical components, including sensors, communication systems, navigation equipment and payload integrations.
• Maintain and repair RPAS mechanical systems, including airframes, propulsion systems, and hydraulic/pneumatic components.
• Undertake routine inspections and preventive maintenance to identify emerging issues and minimise operational risk.
• Ensure quality control of all RPAS maintenance practices in line with ISO, CAA, and MAA regulatory requirements.
• Conduct independent inspections of RPAS mechanical, electrical, and avionic systems to verify compliance with operational and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance and oversight and compliance with maintenance and safety standards.
• Support international deployment schedules and undertake overseas travel to fulfil operational engineering commitments.

Qualification and Experience

• Level 3 or above qualification in Aircraft Engineering or a related subject area.
• Recent industrial experience in the Aircraft Engineering sector, working on Remotely Piloted Air Systems or modern jet aircraft in a line or base maintenance environment.
• In-depth knowledge of base and/or line maintenance in accordance with Part 145 procedures.
• Thorough understanding of safety management systems, compliance management, and risk assessment.
• Broad engineering skillset, including fabrication, hand-fitting techniques, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and avionic systems using a wide range of materials and equipment.
• Proven ability to self-supervise maintenance tasks on military or civilian crewed or uncrewed systems (Group 3–5).
• Conduct independent inspections and maintain operational readiness in high-pressure environments.

Key Skills

• Strong technical diagnostic and problem-solving capability.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work autonomously in demanding and fast-paced engineering environments.
• High level of professional integrity, safety awareness, and regulatory compliance.
• Adaptability and resilience when working in remote or international deployment settings.

Due to the nature of elements of the role, the successful applicant must be a UK National and may be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting which may require criminal record, security service and credit reference checks; qualification will also normally require a minimum UK residency of at least 5 years.