Assembly Technician

D.O.M. magazine; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AFLAC

Telemedicine

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring an Assembly Technician to assemble and build landing gear and components for aviation applications. The role requires reading blueprints, performing inspections, and conducting multiple testing steps in a secure, precision-focused environment.

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience plus a high school diploma; A&P or FAA Repairman license preferred. On-site work in Valencia/Santa Clarita area with benefits and a strong team culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant assembly or maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, assembly drawings and specifications manuals.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A&P license or FAA Repairman license preferred/required.
• Proficiency with hand and electrical tools.
• Experience in aviation parts manufacturing/maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving and preliminary inspections of components.
• Conduct pre-disassembly testing to ensure quality and compliance.
• Disassemble components per technical specifications.
• Clean and inspect minor components for wear and damage.
• Execute repairs and prepare parts per guidelines.
• Requisition necessary parts to complete assembly.
• Conduct pre-assembly and sub-assembly testing.
• Document maintenance phases accurately and comprehensively.
• Assemble and build landing gear and components following diagrams and BOMs.
• Operate in a precise, structured, and technically advanced work setting.

Skills

Hand tools

Electrical tools

Blueprint reading

Reading drawings

Technical documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

A&P license or FAA Repairman license

Tools

Aviation maintenance tools

Job description

Aerotek is looking to hire Assembly Technicians to assemble and build landing gear and landing gear componets! Job Title: Assembly TechnicianJob DescriptionThe Assembly Technician will perform a variety of maintenance and repair functions, including receiving and preliminary inspections, pre-disassembly testing, disassembly, cleaning, minor inspections, and repairs.Responsibilities

• Perform receiving and preliminary inspections of components.
• Conduct pre-disassembly testing to ensure quality and compliance.
• Disassemble components as per technical specifications.
• Clean and inspect minor components for wear and damage.
• Execute repairs and treat parts according to technical guidelines.
• Requisition necessary parts for completion of assembly.
• Conduct pre-assembly and sub-assembly testing.
• Document each phase of maintenance accurately and comprehensively.
• Assemble and build-up Boeing MD-80/DC-9, Boeing 7-Series, and Goodrich Q-400/CRJ landing gear and components following diagrams, specifications, bills of materials, OEM CMM/OHMs, work order/traveler instructions, and customer requirements.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant assembly and/or maintenance experience.
• Proficiency in using a variety of hand and electrical tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, assembly drawings, and specifications manuals.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Vocational or trade school experience is preferred.
• Previous experience in an aviation parts manufacturing and/or maintenance environment.
• Possession of an A & P License or FAA Repairman license.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic and supportive team where professional growth is encouraged. Enjoy a collaborative environment where your skills are valued and your contributions are recognized.

Work Environment

Work involves the assembly and build-up of Boeing MD-80/DC-9, Boeing 7-Series, and Goodrich Q-400/CRJ landing gear and components. This role requires adherence to detailed diagrams, specifications, and customer requirements. The position demands precision and attention to detail in a structured and technically advanced work setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of valencia, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $65000.00/yr.401k, medical, dental, vision, aflac, telemedicine

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Clarita,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

D.O.M. magazine is the premier magazine for aviation maintenance management professionals. Its management-focused editorial provides information maintenance managers need and want including business best practices, professional development, regulatory, quality management, legal issues and more. The digital version of D.O.M. magazine is available for free on all devices (iOS, Android, and Amazon Kindle).