2nd Shift Disassembly/Assembly Technician

gatelesis; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GA Telesis, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, seeks a 2nd Shift Disassembly/Assembly Technician for on-site, full-time work focused on aircraft components and assemblies. You will disassemble, clean, inspect, and tag parts while following FAA-approved procedures and OEM data to ensure safety and quality across the production line.

The role emphasizes working with precision tools, interpreting engineering drawings, and maintaining certifications. Eligibility requires U.S.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience removing and restoring aircraft assemblies.
• Minimum of a high school education or equivalent plus 1–3 years of related experience.
• Experience assembling aircraft/aerospace parts, components, and/or assemblies using drawings and manufacturing plans.
• Ability to construct, install, dismantle, relocate, modify or repair OEM equipment.

Responsibilities

• Complex production assembly operations on structural and mechanical assemblies, subassemblies and aircraft systems, equipment, and accessories using manual operations.
• Follow approved assembly procedures for component or aircraft structures, consulting FAA-approved procedures, OEM data, and work package instructions.
• Utilize knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components.
• Demonstrate knowledge of aircraft structural modification and repair and assess functionality of non-complex electrical systems.
• Operate tools such as torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, and other specialized equipment.
• Apply technical expertise to execute complex structures work including drilling, riveting, and system installations.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and retrofit requirements for structural modification/repair.
• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses, and permits as required.

Skills

Aircraft disassembly

Engineering drawings

Quality standards

Manual procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Torque wrenches

Sheet metal brakes

Test equipment

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.

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.