Repair Station Technician

Safran S.A.; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Seats in Gainesville, TX is seeking a skilled Repair Technician to inspect, disassemble and rebuild airline seat assemblies and sub‑components per customer drawings and OEM manuals. You will measure parts, interpret blueprints, and document results using standard QA procedures.

The role requires reading complex schematics, using hand tools and measurement devices, and working with manufacturing engineers to refine procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and tolerances.
• Ability to read measuring instruments and use hand tools for assembly.
• Must understand and follow OEM/airline maintenance manuals and instructions.
• Candidate must be capable of working with engineers on methods and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Repair airline seat assemblies and sub‑components per drawings and manuals.
• Read blueprints and verify tool and measurement accuracy.
• Triage, test and replace parts as directed by OEM/customer docs.
• Train other employees on assembly processes and procedures as needed.
• Follow FAA FAR 145 guidelines and obtain required certifications.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Hand tools usage

Reading drawings

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Published 09.08.2026 Company : Safran Seats Job field : Manufacture / assembly and repair Location : Gainesville , Texas , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Required experience : First experience Professional status : Technician Spoken language(s) : English Fluent Salary range : Market Rate ITAR : ITAR Controlled positionPublished 09.08.2026Job DescriptionPOWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in repairing airline customer seat assembles and sub-components, partially or completely, replacing parts and sub-assemblies, and test/triage/assess by performing the following duties as directed by OEM and/or airline customer drawings, maintenance manuals, engineering instruction and other technical publications.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS1. Must be able to read and understand blueprints and drawings.2. Must be able to read measuring instruments and use all hand tools for assembly.3. Must be able to check blueprint rev's on the computer and be able to look up WPS and QAP's on the computer. Access and interpret airline customer manuals and drawings via customer on-line portals.4. Must be able to work with manufacturing engineers on new methods and procedures.5. Must be able to work within the guidelines of FAA FAR 145 regulations and customer airlines maintenance programs. Must be willing to obtain a FAA Repairman certificate as may be required under FAR regulations. A Lead Technician will be required to obtain the Repairman certification.6. Must be able to train other employees on assembly processes and procedures.8. Must use diagnostic equipment and a variety of tools specific to the trade.9. Must be able to work on any Safran Seats USA manufactured product with very little training and little or no assistance.10. Must be able to perform other duties as required.11. Employee is expected to follow all safety regulations, keep work area in a clean and orderly condition, and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required for the assigned work area(s). Performs safety related duties as assigned.Job RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS High School diploma or equivalent required. 18 months of related experience required – equivalent education, training and background may be substituted for experience. Will be required to pass competency test for Repair Technician classification within 30 days of successful award of this role. Requires a thorough understanding of assembly build practices and repair procedures. Must be able to perform skilled technician work that involves diagnosis, replacement, repair and rebuilding a variety of seats, equipment, components and/or systems. Must be able to read and interpret average to complex blueprints, drawings, diagrams, tolerance information, route sheets, work orders, safety guidelines, operating and maintenance instructions, 3D models and procedure manuals. Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals and concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain all required certifications and licenses, including, but not limited to, Repairman Certification to sign off on ARC. (Must be able to read, write and understand English and have applicable experience or training) Must have basic computer skills.Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; Understands that his or her job is not a series of tasks and duties, but rather an integral part of creating value for customersIntegrity and Trustworthiness: Behaves in honorable ways even when no one is watching; maintains confidentiality for sensitive information; acts in line with Group values; alerts others when faced with problemsListening: Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately understand and discuss the opinions of others even when s/he disagreesAdaptability: Is able to learn from mistakes/ is sensitive to changing demands and requirements and changes; accordingly, seeks feedback; accepts that people may have different appoints of viewProblem Solving: Is able to define and diagnose problems, then bring a range of ideas for solutions; is skilled at rigorous analysis; probes many fruitful sources for answers; compare and evaluates solutions; evaluates the global impact of the solutions he/she proposesBusiness and Industry Knowledge: Strives to master the technical skills required to successfully perform their job; seeks out best practices to increase skill levelDrive for Results: Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset; can be counted on to exceed goals successfullyDelivering Direct and Neutral Feedback: Respects the other while delivering feedback in a neutral manner; using a respectful manner, does not hold back on providing feedback out of fear of the person's reactionCompany InformationSafran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's \"\"World's Best Companies 2025\"\" ranking.With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.Locate your future workplace2000 Weber Dr TX 76240GainesvilleTexas United States