Job Description

About the Role

We are currently recruiting an Aerial Target Technician to join our Target Delivery Team based at the Hebrides Range on South Uist, one of the most advanced Air Ranges in the UK, operated by QinetiQ on behalf of the UK MOD.

If successful you will become a part of QinetiQ Aerial Targets Service (ATS), a small team responsible for the preparation, maintenance and operation of a mixture of propeller and jet engine fixed wing aerial target systems for a variety of weapon system test, evaluation and operator training.

Whilst based in the Hebrides, you will be expected to support ATS operations at Aberporth and Manorbier, with occasional overseas deployments when requested.

What will I be doing?

Reporting to the ATS Delivery Team Leader in the Hebrides, you will be responsible for the preparation, maintenance and operation of the Banshee Jet80, Propeller Banshee and Firejet aerial target systems. Working in a small team you must be proactive and self-motivated to work unsupervised when required.

In addition to preparing the targets you will also be required to maintain and operate their complex launcher systems and also set up and maintain all of their associated radio control equipment.

A primary focus for the role will be maintenance and operation of the Robonic Launcher for which you will be expected to develop a deep understanding of the system function and its maintenance requirements, including high pressure air and hydraulic systems.

System specific maintainer and operator courses will be provided.

Duties will include:

• Build, functional test, repair and disassembly of aerial targets and associated payloads, in accordance with operator manuals and service bulletins.
• Problem solving and fault diagnosis on targets and launchers including complex electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Handling and preparing pyrotechnics.
• Conducting target retrieval from recovery areas.
• Engine ground running.
• Maintenance of all Ground Support Equipment where specified.
• Use of specialist towing and lifting equipment for target movement.

We also ask that you:

• Demonstrate strong team working skills.
• Have experience of working in a highly regulated and safety critical environment.
• Have a reasonable level of physical fitness as the role involves frequent manual handling.
• Be willing to work outside for extended periods in all weather.
• Be calm and able to work well when under pressure.
• Be a good communicator, both written and oral, maintaining accurate records of work carried out.
• Hold a Full UK Driving Licence.

Ideally you will hold a recognised mechanical engineering qualification or have completed a relevant mechanical engineering apprenticeship. Knowledge and interest of aviation and UAV systems is highly desirable.

UK security clearance is required for this role and you will be expected to have an annual occupational health assessment.

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