Aerospace Technician

This is a safety-sensitive position requiring inclusion in an FAA-approved Drug and Alcohol screening program. The purpose of the job is to consistently and accurately disassemble, clean, evaluate, perform repairs, modifications, and assembly on aircraft components in accordance with approved data.

Responsibilities

• Work independently with limited supervision.
• Use precision measuring instruments and gauges such as feeler gauges, dial indicators, micrometers, and calipers.
• Perform repair of detailed components by filing, stoning, lapping, and polishing.
• Utilize power and hand tools for drilling, sanding, and riveting.
• Write clear and concise evaluation results and communicate repair requirements for work performed within the facility or sent to outside sources.
• Adhere to all EHS requirements, FAA, EASA regulations, company rules, policies, procedures, and corporate initiatives.
• Follow procedures found in component maintenance manuals, service bulletins, ORIs, OREIs, drawings, check sheets, etc.
• Be competent in the use of torque wrenches and have a complete understanding of SAC torque specifications.
• Chemically treat repaired surfaces in accordance with approved data.
• Review and interpret related paperwork to ensure proper identification of parts, operational sequence, and record information on appropriate documentation.
• Ream, tap, change studs, install helicoils, install bushings, and liners by shrink fitting and arbor press.

• Proficiency in the use of precision measuring tools including micrometers, calipers, and feeler gauges.
• Experience in aircraft maintenance and aviation maintenance.
• Ability to perform detailed component repairs such as filing, stoning, lapping, and polishing.
• Competency in using power and hand tools for drilling, sanding, and riveting.
• Clear and concise communication skills for documenting evaluation results and repair requirements.
• Adherence to EHS requirements and FAA, EASA regulations.
• Understanding of SAC torque specifications and the use of torque wrenches.
• Ability to chemically treat repaired surfaces according to approved data.
• Capability to review and interpret paperwork for proper identification of parts and operational sequences.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Automotive trade school preferred.
• FAA Airframe license preferred but not required.

Join our team to work in a dynamic environment where you will have the opportunity to grow your skills and advance your career. We are committed to fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence. Benefit from comprehensive training, supportive leadership, and a collaborative workplace.

Work Environment

You will work in a well-equipped facility with access to advanced tools and technologies. The environment supports professional growth and adherence to high safety and quality standards. Expect a collaborative atmosphere where teamwork is highly valued.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Trumbull, Connecticut.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.