Aviation Sanding Technician - Refurb & Overhaul

Pre1031Pagi; Van Nuys (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

Base life (company paid)

Voluntary life

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Telemedicine

Vacation and PTO

Job summary

Velocity Aerospace Group, a PAG subsidiary, has an opening at Velocity EDN in Van Nuys for a Sanding Associate. The role involves surface prep, abrasive blasting, masking, and quality checks on aircraft components, with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and efficiency.

Ideal candidates will have strong English communication, basic math skills, teamwork, and a proactive attitude, with willingness to work overtime and weekends if needed. Benefits include health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a self-directed or team environment.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of simple math.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to learn and be self-motivated.
• Good attitude and service-minded outlook.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends when needed.
• Physical requirements: standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Abrade surface of metal or hard objects to remove scale, sand, paint, grease, tar, rust, dirt.
• Operate abrasive-blasting equipment for finishing processes.
• Mask areas to protect from abrasion.
• Examine finished parts for conformance to specifications.
• Designated as Cabinet-Abrasive Sandblaster; Shotblaster.

Skills

Teamwork

English communication

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn

Work ethic

Overtime availability

Physical stamina

Job description

Velocity Aerospace Group, a PAG subsidiary, has an opening at Velocity EDN in Van Nuys for a Sanding Associate. The role involves surface prep, abrasive blasting, masking, and quality checks on aircraft components, with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and efficiency.

Ideal candidates will have strong English communication, basic math skills, teamwork, and a proactive attitude, with willingness to work overtime and weekends if needed. Benefits include health and retirement plans.