Electronics Technician

Flightcell is a well‑established, award‑winning and successful Nelson business, and a niche competitor in the global aviation market. They design and manufacture robust, field‑proven communication and satellite technology that is integral to safe and mission‑critical flight operations across every corner of the globe.  Their systems are trusted by leading aerospace and aviation organisations, including Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo, and other major manufacturers and operators worldwide.  Flightcell are proud of their strong local presence in Nelson, while delivering products that support emergency services, defence, commercial aviation, and special mission operators globally.
  
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The Role
Flightcell are seeking an Electronics Technician to join their productive, quality‑focused engineering and manufacturing team. In this hands‑on role, you will be involved in the assembly, testing, fault‑finding, and verification of electronic, RF, and satellite‑based communication systems used in aircraft around the world.
  
This is an opportunity to work on real, mission‑critical aviation technology that must perform reliably in demanding operational environments.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Test, repair, and assemble a range of hardware products, ensuring they meet rigorous quality standards and are ready for dispatch to their global customer base.
• Inspect and check incoming circuit boards and components from suppliers, testing and diagnosing any faults.
• Ensure documentation and SOPs are developed and kept up to date, and that quality control requirements, including the company's ISO 9001 quality system, are maintained and followed.
• Repair any returned hardware and assemble and test the final products.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and documentation

About You
You will bring:

• Experience as an Electronics Technician (or similar qualification/experience)
• Strong attention to detail
• A proven ability to understand and follow written procedures
• Confidence working with electronic circuits, assemblies, and test equipment
• A commitment to quality, safety, and reliability

Flightcell offers

• The chance to work for a globally recognised aviation technology company based in Nelson

• A supportive, quality‑focused team environment

• Competitive remuneration

• Career development opportunities within a growing, specialised aviation business

• Staff benefits including:

• Flexible working arrangements

• Health insurance

• Additional leave benefits

• Employee wellbeing initiatives

Apply now and work on mission‑critical aviation technology trusted by the biggest names in aerospace.
  
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For further inquiries contact Odette Shearer at [email protected] or [03 546 8649](tel:03 546 8649).