2nd Shift Disassembly/Assembly Technician

GA Telesis; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

GA Telesis is seeking a 2nd Shift Disassembly/Assembly Technician for its Fort Lauderdale, FL site. The full-time, on-site role focuses on maintenance of a clean, safe work environment, equipment setup and breakdown, and meeting safety and operational standards.

Responsibilities include disassembly, cleaning, inspection, and tagging of aircraft components while seeking process and safety improvements. The candidate should have 2+ years of experience removing/restoring aircraft assemblies, a high

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience removing and restoring aircraft assemblies.
• High school education or equivalent required.
• Experience assembling aircraft parts, components, and/or assemblies using drawings, specs and plans.
• Ability to construct, install, dismantle, relocate, modify, and/or repair OEM equipment of all types.
• Knowledge of wiring schematics and reading a manual for component installation.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex production assembly operations on structural and mechanical assemblies and aircraft systems.
• Follow approved assembly procedures and consult OEMs' data and procedures.
• Utilize knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures.
• Possess knowledge of aircraft structural modification and repair; determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems.
• Operate aircraft tools such as torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, and other precision tools.
• Apply technical guidance to execute complex structures work including hole drilling, back drilling, riveting, and system installations.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, orders, specifications, and retrofit requirements for structural modification/repair.
• Maintain required certifications, licenses, and permits.

Skills

Aircraft assembly

Reading engineering drawings

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Test equipment

Torque wrenches

Dial indicators

Micrometers

Sheet metal brakes

Job description

GA Telesis is a global leader providing integrated solutions to the aviation and aerospace industries, with a continuously expanding presence in new countries worldwide. We serve over 2,000 customers, including airlines, original equipment manufacturers, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers. GA Telesis Ecosystem™ is a vast global network spanning 54 locations in 30 countries on six continents. At GA Telesis, our core business is integrated aviation solutions, and our mission is customer success.

2nd Shift Disassembly/Assembly Technician

The 2nd Shift Disassembly/Assembly Technician is a full-time, on-site position based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This role is primarily focused on facilities-related duties, including maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment, supporting equipment setup and breakdown, and ensuring work areas meet safety and operational standards. In addition, the technician is responsible for disassembling, cleaning, inspecting, and tagging aircraft components, while actively identifying opportunities to improve processes, safety, quality, and overall efficiency.

• Important Notice: Eligibility Requirement: Only U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents will be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Complex production assembly operations on structural and mechanical assemblies, subassemblies and aircraft systems, equipment, and accessories using manual operations.
• Follows approved assembly procedures for component or aircraft structures, consulting internal procedures that have been FAA approved, original equipment manufacturers (OEM’s) technical data, and work package instructions.
• Utilization of comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft structural modification and repair and the ability to determine the functionality of non-complex electrical systems.
• Operation of unique aircraft tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes, sheers, etc.
• Applies professional technical expertise and guidance to execute complex structures work, including but not limited to pull holes, match & back drilling, fastener removals, riveting, sleeve bolt drilling, and system, wire, and tube installations.
• Reads and interprets engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair.
• Maintains necessary certifications, licenses, and permits as required for assigned work.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience removing and restoring aircraft assemblies.
• Must have a minimum of a high school education or equivalent and 1 to 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience assembling aircraft/aerospace parts, components, and/or assemblies using applicable drawings, specifications, quality standards, and manufacturing plans.
• Possess the ability to construct, install, dismantle, relocate, modify, and/or repair OEM equipment of all types.
• Knowledge of wiring schematics on understanding and reading a manual to install components.

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