Aerospace Mechanical Technician – Aircraft Assembly & Test

Odys Aviation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Odys Aviation is seeking a Mechanical Technician to support assembly, integration, and testing of composite and metallic structures across aircraft platforms. You’ll work closely with engineers to build airframe components, propulsion mounts, wiring harnesses, and actuation systems.

This role is hands-on, dynamic, and central to getting aircraft built and flight-ready. You'll assist with prototype builds, jigs and fixtures, composite layups, bonded assemblies, and system installations across

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with hand tools and powered tools.
• Experience operating ground support equipment.
• Experience in application of resins, adhesives, sealant and primers.
• Experience with assembly/fabrication/handling of critical and tight tolerance components.
• Experience in manufacturing and assembly of aircraft and aircraft components is a plus.
• Prior experience in composite fabrication is a plus.
• CNC machining experience is a plus.
• OSHA certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of quality procedures, tolerances, dimensions and specifications is a plus.
• Previous drone and UAV experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate a wide variety of tools such as torque wrenches, saws, drills and soldering irons
• Assembly and fabrication of test rigs and test articles
• Interpret engineering models, drawings, instructions and test procedures
• Fabrication, assembly and handling of tight tolerance aerospace components
• Operate various ground support equipment such as forklifts and gantry cranes
• Supporting composite layups, positive and negative mold preparation, resin application, vacuum and oven curing
• Assembly of prototype aircraft mechanical and electrical components
• Supporting execution of in-house and external testing campaigns
• Support part inspection for appearance, function, tolerances, dimensions and tolerances
• Maintain the shop area and organize tool boxes and powered equipment
• Travel to machine/fabrication shops to obtain parts and purchase equipment
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with teams of diverse backgrounds and skills

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Ground support equipment

Composite fabrication

Tight tolerance assembly

Aircraft manufacturing

Drone/UAV experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OSHA certification

Tools

CNC machining

Job description

Odys Aviation is seeking a Mechanical Technician to support assembly, integration, and testing of composite and metallic structures across aircraft platforms. You’ll work closely with engineers to build airframe components, propulsion mounts, wiring harnesses, and actuation systems.

This role is hands-on, dynamic, and central to getting aircraft built and flight-ready. You'll assist with prototype builds, jigs and fixtures, composite layups, bonded assemblies, and system installations across