Calibration Technician

CAPS Aviation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aviation company as a Calibration Technician in Van Nuys, CA. This full-time role involves inspecting, testing, and calibrating precision tools to ensure compliance with industry standards. Ideal for detail-oriented individuals with a mechanical background. Full training provided for motivated candidates. Enjoy a supportive team culture and opportunities for growth in a professional lab environment.

Benefits

Industry-specific training

Stable, full-time work

Supportive team culture

Opportunity to develop technical skills

Qualifications

• Mechanical or technical background preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and remain focused.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and verify accuracy of various tools.
• Record data in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 principles.
• Communicate tool status with team members.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Basic Math Skills

Reading Comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Precision Measurement Devices

Test Equipment

Hand Tools

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Job Description

Tool Calibration Technician

Location: Van Nuys, CA

Pay Range: $18.00 – $26.00 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)

Employment Type: Full-Time | Technical | Hands-On

About The Role

CAPS Aviation is seeking a detail-oriented and mechanically inclined Tool Calibration Technician to join our in-house calibration lab. In this role, you’ll be responsible for inspecting, testing, and calibrating precision tools and equipment to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications and traceable industry standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background or interest in metrology, mechanics, quality assurance, or electrical testing. Prior calibration experience is helpful but not required—we provide full training for candidates with strong technical aptitude and a desire to learn.

About CAPS Aviation

CAPS Aviation is a 100% women-owned FAA Certified Part 145 Repair Station with facilities in Los Angeles and Austin. Our in-house calibration lab supports both internal and external clients, delivering reliable, standards-based calibration services for aviation maintenance and manufacturing tools. We are committed to quality, traceability, and exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and verify accuracy of mechanical, electrical, pressure, torque, and dimensional tools
• Operate and maintain calibration standards such as multimeters, torque testers, pressure gauges, calipers, micrometers, and scales
• Record “as found” and “as left” data in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 principles
• Identify tools out of tolerance and assist with basic troubleshooting and minor adjustments
• Clean, label, and package tools following service completion
• Ensure proper documentation for compliance and traceability
• Work from established procedures while maintaining a clean, organized lab environment
• Communicate tool status and updates with team members and customers as needed
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Mechanical or technical background preferred (e.g., automotive, machining, electronics, quality control)
• Familiarity with hand tools, test equipment, or precision measurement devices
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow detailed procedures
• Basic math and computer skills, including data entry
• Strong reading comprehension and documentation skills
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and remain focused in a detail-driven environment
• Willingness to learn and grow within a structured process
  
  

Why CAPS Aviation?

• Industry-specific training with room to grow
• Exposure to precision tools and traceable calibration standards
• Stable, full-time work in a professional lab environment
• Supportive team culture that values quality, consistency, and curiosity
• Opportunity to develop highly transferable technical skills
  
  

CAPS Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on qualifications, skills, and potential.

Company Description

CAPS Aviation is a 100% women-owned FAA Certified Part 145 Repair Station with locations in Los Angeles and Austin. Since 1988, we’ve specialized in the repair and overhaul of aviation safety equipment including life rafts, life vests, and survival kits. Our customers range from private jet operators to major OEMs, and our work directly supports aviation safety.

We take pride in our quality, compliance, and team culture. At CAPS, we train smart, capable people—no aviation experience required. If you’re reliable, hands-on, and curious about how things work, you’ll fit right in. We offer full training, steady hours, and the chance to build a career in an exciting and essential industry.

CAPS Aviation is a 100% women-owned FAA Certified Part 145 Repair Station with locations in Los Angeles and Austin. Since 1988, we’ve specialized in the repair and overhaul of aviation safety equipment including life rafts, life vests, and survival kits. Our customers range from private jet operators to major OEMs, and our work directly supports aviation safety. We take pride in our quality, compliance, and team culture. At CAPS, we train smart, capable people—no aviation experience required. If you’re reliable, hands-on, and curious about how things work, you’ll fit right in. We offer full training, steady hours, and the chance to build a career in an exciting and essential industry.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation

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