Aircraft Bench Technician

heico; Edgewood (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match up to 6%

Vacation & Sick days

Job summary

Heico in Edgewood, NY is seeking a hands-on aviation maintenance technician to test, repair, and service aircraft components, including pneumatic valves, actuators, and electrical parts, in line with FAA and company standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong use of hand tools, teamwork and clear communication; safety and regulatory compliance are emphasized. Base pay is $20–$40 per hour with benefits and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience testing and repairing aircraft components preferred.
• FAA/DOT safety and regulatory awareness.

Responsibilities

• Test and repair aircraft components in accordance with company data and training.
• Assemble and disassemble various aircraft components during repairs and maintenance.
• Adjust, align and calibrate components using hand tools and gauges.
• Ensure compliance with FAA and company standards.
• Resolve complex technical problems and troubleshoot unusual repairs.
• Adhere to environmental, health and safety regulations.

Skills

Automotive knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Aerospace industry knowledge

Communication skills

Team player

Hand tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Overview of the Position

Execute aircraft and aviation maintenance of components within timelines established by customer, FAA and ATC quality standards. Aircraft components to include pneumatic valves, electromechanical actuators, and electrical components.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Test and repair aircraft components in accordance with company provided data (manuals, drawings, procedures, etc.) and company provided training.
• Assemble and disassemble various components of aircraft during repairs and maintenance.
• Adjust, align and calibrate components using hand tools, gauges, etc.
• Ensure compliance with FAA and company standards.
• Resolve complex technical problems and troubleshoot unusual repairs.
• Perform compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Automotive, HVAC and/or Electrical knowledge
• Ability and desire to learn the Aerospace Industry
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Must work well in team environment with multiple priorities
• Proficient in the use of hand tools

Base salary range: $20 to $40 hourly, plus bonus potential, comprehensive health/dental/vision/Life and disability insurance, 401(k) match up to 6%, and Vacation & Sick days.

Education / Experience Requirements

• Must have H.S. Diploma or GED

Other Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Is frequently required to talk or listen.
• Works in moderate noise levels.
• Travel less than 1%.
• No vision requirements.

Safety-Sensitive Position Requirement

This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role and is subject to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing regulations (14 CFR Part 120 and 49 CFR Part 40).

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment DOT urine drug test. Furthermore, the employee will be subject to ongoing, unannounced random drug and alcohol testing, post-accident testing, and reasonable suspicion testing. Refusal to submit to a test or a verified positive result will result in immediate removal from safety-sensitive duties.