Service and Repair Technician

CAPS Aviation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aviation repair company as a Service and Repair Technician. This entry-level role involves hands-on work with aviation safety equipment. No prior aviation experience is required, just a mechanical aptitude and attention to detail. Enjoy on-the-job training and opportunities for advancement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Industry-leading, on-the-job training

Supportive, team-oriented work environment

Opportunities for advancement

Competitive pay and consistent full-time hours

Qualifications

• Ability to lift/move items up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through different stages of repair and overhaul process.
• Conduct emergency locator testing and inflation system checks.
• Perform final quality control and inspection.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand and power tools

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Job Description

Repair Technician – Aviation Safety Equipment

Job Description

Repair Technician – Aviation Safety Equipment

Location: Van Nuys, CA

Pay Range: $18.00 – $30.00 per hour (commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Employment Type: Full-Time | Entry-Level | Hands-On Work Environment

About The Role

If you enjoy working with your hands, solving problems, and understanding how things work, this may be the right position for you. Whether you're a car enthusiast, a DIY hobbyist, or someone who enjoys mechanical projects, we’re looking for intelligent, mechanically inclined individuals who are eager to learn.

Prior aviation experience is not required—we will teach you everything you need to know. What matters most is your attention to detail, curiosity, and a strong work ethic.

About CAPS Aviation

CAPS Aviation is a 100% women-owned FAA Certified Part 145 Repair Station. We specialize in the inspection, overhaul, and repair of critical aviation safety equipment including life rafts, life vests, and survival kits. With locations in Los Angeles and Austin, CAPS supports aviation professionals nationwide with high standards of quality, compliance, and customer service.

Responsibilities

You will rotate through different stages of our repair and overhaul process:

• Intake & Documentation: Receiving, opening, and verifying equipment
• Emergency Locator Testing: Battery replacement and ELT functionality testing
• Inflation System Checks: Air retention and leak testing
• Component Repairs: Light replacements and service bulletin implementation
• Survival Kit Updates: Replacement of expired components
• Assembly & Packing: Rebuilding pressurized bottles, folding rafts, and prepping equipment
• Final Quality Control: Vacuum sealing and inspection
• Life Vests & First Aid Kits: Complete inspection and servicing
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Mechanical aptitude or relevant experience (e.g., automotive, electronics, fabrication)
• Familiarity with hand and power tools
• Attention to detail and ability to follow precise procedures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Basic math and measurement skills
• Ability to work with urgency in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to work overtime when needed
• Ability to lift/move items up to 50 lbs
  
  

FAA & DOT Compliance

This is a safety-sensitive position governed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT). As such, all candidates must:

• Be authorized to work in the United States
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening
• Be subject to random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal regulations
  
  

Please note: Federal regulations prohibit the use of certain substances, including cannabis, regardless of state legality. CAPS Aviation complies with all applicable federal safety requirements.

Why CAPS Aviation?

• Industry-leading, on-the-job training
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities for advancement within the aviation industry
• Competitive pay and consistent full-time hours
• A workplace that values your curiosity, reliability, and craftsmanship
  
  

CAPS Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected status under applicable law.

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

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation

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