Aircraft Technician

**About ADLC**

ADLC is an Antwerp-based start-up revolutionizing drone logistics. Founded in 2021, we achieved the world’s first dangerous-goods drone transport in a port environment in 2024. Today, we operate daily express drone transport services in the Port of Antwerp and proudly hold the “2024 Supply Chain Start-Up of the Year” title. Our mission is to scale our services and set the standard in drone-based logistics.

To achieve this, we are expanding our team and looking for an aircraft technician to play a key role in our growing drone delivery network. As an aircraft technician at ADLC, you will be at the forefront of cutting-edge logistics, helping to shape the future of automated transport. You will work hands-on with our fleet, ensuring seamless operations and safe flights. If you're passionate about drones, technology, and working in an innovative environment, this is your chance to be part of a pioneering team.

**The Role**

As our Aircraft Technician, you will:

- Perform maintenance on drones, including diagnostics, repairs, and upgrades.
- Maintain and troubleshoot ground infrastructure, such as drone hubs, antennas, charging stations, and other support equipment.
- Assist the crew during new project deployments, including support to test new drone models and setting up new delivery routes.
- Support pre-flight checks and ensure all safety protocols are followed.
- Monitor drone and equipment performance, responding to technical challenges in real time.
- Collaborate with the operations and engineering teams to improve system reliability and efficiency.
- Work on-site in Antwerp (primary) and Sint-Truiden (secondary), as well as in other locations as new routes are developed.

Who You Are
- You demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and thrive in a culture where safety is a shared priority.
- You have a technical background (e.g., Aviation, Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics, or similar).
- You hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Technology, or you have equivalent hands-on experience in aviation maintenance, preferably in manned aviation or a comparable technical field.
- Experience with drone systems is a strong plus.
- You are fluent in English and in Dutch, both written and spoken.
- You are proactive, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- You enjoy solving real-world technical challenges and learning new tools and systems.
- You have a Belgian driver's license for Category B.

What We Offer
- A hands-on role in a pioneering logistics company.
- The opportunity to work with advanced drone and ground technologies.
- A dynamic team environment where your contributions have real impact.
- A full-time employee position with a competitive salary.
- Opportunities to grow into more specialized technical or operational roles.

**Benefits**:

- Eco vouchers
- Food allowance
- Hospitalization insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

- 2000 Antwerp: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

License/Certification:

- Driver's Licence B (required)

Work Location: In person