General Assembly & Testing Technician

McFarlane Aviation is a 50 years old company that is rapidly growing within the commercial and general aviation marketplace; manufacturing high quality OEM and replacement aircraft parts (PMA’s) and operating a FAA Repair Station. When you join the McFarlane team, you’ll join a dedicated team that is passionate about being the best. You’ll make a difference at McFarlane Aviation, while achieving new goals and enjoying a great work and life balance.

Position Description General Assembly and Testing Technician

How You Will Make an Impact: The General Assembly Technician will be trained to inspect, disassemble, clean, troubleshoot, overhaul, repair and test fuel and hydraulic components. The ideal candidate will help support production and quality activities to ensure conformance with established procedures within the FAA Approved Repair Station.

When You Will Work: Monday through Friday, full-time position with flexible 1st shift hours.

Operational Duties:

• Inspect, disassembly, assemble & test hydraulic and fuel components
• Utilize hand and specialty tools daily
• Read and interpret technical data and drawings
• Operate test equipment as needed to ensure components pass function test
• Verify that all components are tested to the appropriate specifications to ensure airworthiness
• Document maintenance records of all repair work orders performed
• Troubleshoot components failing test or set-up to determine root cause of failure
• Operate information systems required to perform assigned tasks specifically with Microsoft Office
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High mechanical aptitude required
• 1-5 years (equivalent) of hands on assembly/disassembly experience (preferred)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and data required
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of quality
• Experience working with precision measuring tools
• A strong customer-oriented mindset with the ability to adapt and be flexible
• Basic computer operating skills

Physical Requirements

• In this position you must be able to stand and occasionally sit
• Must be capable of regular, reliable and timely attendance
• Ability to lift up to 20 to 40 lbs.
• Excellent visual acuity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, and protected veteran status, or disability status.