Aviation Bench Operator: Entry-Level Training & Growth

StandardAero, Inc.; Hillsboro (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Bonus opportunities

FSA

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Training opportunities

Job summary

StandardAero, Inc. in Hillsboro, Ohio, invites entry-level applicants to join our aviation maintenance team. You’ll learn by doing, supported by a skilled group of experts in a clean, safety-conscious facility.

As a Bench Operator (Blender), you’ll use hand tools, follow manuals and engine procedures, and help ensure airfoil blades meet exact specifications through careful blending and documentation. Training provided; growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience reading/interpreting manuals, technical drawings, and/or blueprints.
• Lift up to 25lbs without assistance.
• Able to stand for extended periods of time during the blending process (Approximately 50% of time).

Responsibilities

• Conduct airfoil blending on turbine engine blades utilizing a belt sander and pedestal grinders, using the correct blending materials and techniques to restore the correct profile and contour of the Turbine Engine Blades per the Engine Manuals.
• Ensure maintenance operations are performed in the appropriate sequence.
• Ensure that all test equipment or tools used to make airworthiness determinations is labeled in accordance with the RSQM before use.
• Complete the appropriate paperwork.
• Complete all maintenance or alteration processes IAW established standard work processes.
• Support cell personnel with the performance and appropriate documentation of maintenance or alterations performed.
• Confirm quality of work performed through routine in-process checks.
• Track and communicate status of assigned work orders to ensure on time delivery is met.
• Cover for absent team members to avoid interrupting the flow.
• Perform start-up and shut down activities of the production facility as assigned.

Skills

Manuals/blueprints reading

Physical stamina

Tools

Hand tools (grinders)

Belt sander

Pedestal grinder

Job description

StandardAero, Inc. in Hillsboro, Ohio, invites entry-level applicants to join our aviation maintenance team. You’ll learn by doing, supported by a skilled group of experts in a clean, safety-conscious facility.

As a Bench Operator (Blender), you’ll use hand tools, follow manuals and engine procedures, and help ensure airfoil blades meet exact specifications through careful blending and documentation. Training provided; growth opportunities available.