Technician

Aircraft Assembly Technician

Responsibilities

• Assemble legacy aircraft components such as slats, canopies, ventral fins, cowlings, and structural assemblies in accordance with engineering specifications.
• Perform mechanical assembly using aerospace-grade hardware and fasteners, ensuring correct selection and installation for each application.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and detailed work instructions to plan and execute assembly tasks accurately.
• Use hand tools and precision equipment, including torque drivers, rivet guns, drills, calipers, micrometers, and other measurement tools, to complete assemblies to specification.
• Install rivets, fasteners, and hardware per engineering and quality requirements, including sheet metal and structural applications.
• Verify torque requirements using appropriate tools and document results in line with established quality procedures.
• Perform fit-up, alignment, and adjustment of aircraft components to achieve proper clearances, tolerances, and geometric dimensions.
• Inspect parts and assemblies for conformity to specifications and quality standards using visual inspection and precision measurement techniques.
• Maintain full traceability by accurately completing required production and inspection documentation for each component and assembly.
• Follow AS9100 and aerospace quality standards and procedures throughout all assembly and inspection activities.
• Work closely with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve assembly issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with safety standards and shop practices.
• Support consistent application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) concepts when interpreting drawings and verifying parts.
• Operate or assist with manual machines, brake presses, and CNC operations as required for forming or preparing sheet metal components.

Job Type & Location

This is a contract to hire position based out of Camarillo, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Camarillo, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.