Aircraft Inflatable Technician I

Hrd Aero Systems; California (MO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

HRD is seeking an Aircraft Inflatable Technician at our Valencia, CA facility to assemble and repackage inflatables per OEM specs. The role involves reading data, measuring dimensions, and ensuring airworthiness before packing.

You will work a Monday–Friday 6:00 am–2:30 pm schedule with a focus on safety and quality, in a team-oriented environment. Qualifications include a High School Diploma/GED and the ability to read a tape measure, basic math, and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma/GED required; inflatable packing experience preferred.
• Strong reading of data, manuals and specifications.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math.
• Read, write and understand English; work in a team.
• OJT training and blueprint interpretation experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and repackage inflatable products per OEM specifications and procedures.
• Read data and manuals to determine specs and testing methods.
• Verify dimensions and packaging; ensure airworthiness before packing.
• Follow safety rules and maintain organized work area.
• Carry out required documentation and adhere to ADS and service bulletins.

Skills

Inflatable packing experience

Hand-eye coordination

Read a tape measure

Basic math skills

Team environment

Read, write & understand English

OJT qualification

Read and interpret blueprints

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Details
Job Location: HRD Ca - Valencia, CA 91355
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: $21.00 - $24.17 Hourly
Travel Percentage: None
Job Category: Aerospace

HRD is an FAA repair station that has been providing world-class service for over thirty-five years for the Aviation industry. HRD is the industry leader dedicated to the overhaul of aviation safety equipment, including aircraft fire extinguishers, oxygen systems and inflatables as well as outright PMA Part Sales that makes people’s lives safer. HRD employs over two hundred employees. It is our goal to make work meaningful for people everywhere, we work to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the businesses we serve. We have offices in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Houston Texas, and Valencia California (corporate offices).

Primary Responsibilities

The Aircraft Inflatable Technician is responsible for the assembly and repackaging of inflatable products in accordance to the Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) specifications and written procedures under general supervision.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret data, manuals, or other materials to determine specifications, inspection, and testing procedures, accept units that are to be maintained from the receiving inspection process, ensure all items are accounted for and the assembly is ready for packing. Perform duties such as manual lifting, pulling, pushing, and tugging to repackage articles, use proper tooling to repackage inflatables in accordance with OEM/CMM and/or approved data. Insert units into oven, when necessary, work in conjunction with the inspector to provide continuity in the packing process, ensure that all parts and components are in airworthy condition before packing. Measure dimensions and/or use templates to verify specified dimensions or settings meet OEM guidelines, and confirm all packing aids are accounted for. Completes documents and forms applicable to the work task. Carry out duties in accordance to QCM/RSM written specifications and procedures. Ensure any relevant Airworthiness Directives (ADS) are applied. Check that Service Bulletins are complied with when applicable to the required task. Maintain the working area in an organized and neat condition, observe and follow all safety rules and policies. Maintain an acceptable level of productivity as determined by department requirements and provide team member support.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma/GED
• Previous inflatable packing experience preferred (i.e parachute, marine raft, etc)
• Good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail
• Able to read a tape measure
• Basic math skills
• Able to work in team environment
• Ability to read, write & understand English
• Trained in qualified in accordance with OJT requirement
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals.

Physical Requirements

• Required to frequently stand, bend, stooping, squatting, pushing/pulling, kneeling and walking
• The employee will intermittently sit
• Frequently use hands to handle, grasp, squeeze or feel; reach with hands and arms
• Must see in the normal visual range of the unit with or without correction
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• Continuously bend, twist, and kneel
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs with assistance

Schedule

Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and flexible work arrangements.
• Professional development and training opportunities.

HRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by application law.