Aircraft Maintenance Technician

WMFHA; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician to support maintenance and repairs of aircraft components. Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma, with preferred skills in using precision instruments and adherence to FAA regulations. This role requires attention to detail and safety-sensitive responsibilities within an FAA-approved program. Candidates with experience in the automotive field are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Automotive trade school preferred.
• FAA Airframe License but not required.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, evaluate, and repair aircraft components.
• Use precision measuring instruments and tools.
• Adhere to EH&S and FAA regulations.

Skills

Use of precision measuring instruments

Repair detail components

Use of power and hand tools

Adhere to EH&S and FAA regulations

Communicate repair requirements

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Automotive trade school

FAA Airframe License

Job description

MUST BE A US CITIZEN (ITAR REQUIREMENT). Support a Fortune 500 Aero-Defense Company as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician. Purpose of Job: Consistently and accurately disassemble, clean, evaluate, perform repairs, modifications and assembly on Aircraft components in accordance with approved data.

Assigned Duties.

Use precision measuring instruments and gauges such as feeler gauges, dial indicators, micrometers, calipers.

Perform repair of detail components by filing, stoning, lapping and polishing.

Using power and hand tools for drilling, sanding and riveting.

Write in a clear and concise manner the results of evaluations and be able to communicate repair requirements for work performed within our facility or sent to outside sources.

Adhere to all EH&S requirements, FAA & EASA regulations, company rules, policies, procedures and corporate initiatives.

Follow procedures found in component maintenance manuals, service bulletins, ORI’s, OREI’s,

Must be competent in the use of torque wrenches and have a complete understanding of SAC torque specification SS9300.

Chemically treat repaired surfaces in accordance with approved data.

Review and interpret related paperwork to ensure proper identification of parts, operational sequence and record information on appropriate documentation.

Drill, ream, tap, change studs, install helicoils, install bushings and liners by shrink fitting and arbor press.

Experience Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required • Automotive trade school preferred • FAA Air frame license but not required.

* This is safety sensitive position and will require inclusion in an FAA approved Drug and Alcohol screening program.