Aircraft Inflatable Technician I

HRD Aero Systems, Inc.; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,174,000 - 78,311,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) employer match

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Professional development

Job summary

HRD Aero Systems, Inc. in Valencia, CA is seeking an Aircraft Inflatable Technician to assemble and repackage inflatable products per OEM specs under supervision.

Key duties include reading data to verify specs, packing readiness, and using approved data with proper tools. The role requires teamwork, English proficiency, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs with assistance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Inflatable packing experience preferred (e.g., parachute, marine raft).
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Read data, manuals to determine specs and testing procedures.
• Accept units from receiving inspection and prep for packing.
• Repackage inflatables per OEM/CMM data using proper tooling.
• Ensure airworthiness and compliance with ADs and SBs.
• Maintain organized work area and observe safety rules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Tape measure

Basic math

Teamwork

English literacy

OJT training

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

None

Job description

Job Location: HRD Ca - Valencia, CA 91355

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $21.00 - $27.33 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 Equiptment 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 (AD's) 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 / Requirements

• 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.