Job description
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.
Manufacture and assemble aircraft structural sub-assemblies and primary assemblies under appropriate supervision during training and as your competence develops.
Use measuring equipment and calibrated jigs to verify dimensions against specifications.
Follow engineering drawings, process instructions, quality standards and approved working practices.
Complete post-adhesive-bonding quality checks in line with quality assurance requirements.
Identify waste in assembly processes and help deliver practical improvements to safety, quality and efficiency.
Support shop safety initiatives and put agreed countermeasures into action promptly.
Stop work if there is an immediate risk, and promptly escalate emerging risks, issues and shortfalls.
Maintain effective tool control, prevent foreign object debris and keep your work area clean and organised each day.
Collaborate across the Manufacturing Facility to support delivery priorities and build-plan requirements.
Take an active part in structured training, coaching, competency assessments and knowledge sharing.
Strong practical hand skills and transferable experience from a comparable engineering or manufacturing environment.
The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and follow detailed process instructions.
A careful, accurate approach and strong attention to d...
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Farnborough
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 02-11-2026
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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