Slide / Oxygen Technician

Join Barfield and Become a Part of the Adventure!

If you are a talented Slide and Oxygen Technician interested in working in the exciting field of aviation, Barfield wants you!

Barfield is more than just a prestigious name in the industry: it is a subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering.

We are looking to hire a dedicated Slide & Oxygen Technician to join our team who will support our Operations Department.

Founded in 1945, Barfield has six facilities located near airports in Miami (MIA), Phoenix (PHX), Louisville (SDF), Atlanta (ATL), and Doral (MIA), to satisfy the needs of customers operating commercial or regional aircraft in North, Central, and South America.

Barfield is part of the Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) network, a major MRO provider. With a workforce of 14,000, AFI KLM E&M offers technical support for airlines, ranging from airframe maintenance to engine overhaul and repair, and supply of components.

Job Description

Job Title: Slide / Oxygen Technician

Department: Operations/Production

Employee Status: Non-Exempt

Duties and Responsibilities

• Using FAA-approved data, can learn to pretest, disassemble, repair/overhaul, assemble, and final test aircraft components, including but not limited to Slides, Rafts, Oxygen Cylinders/tanks, Oxygen Masks, and similar components.
• Reports to the Shop Lead Technician or Shop Manager.
• Considered trainable in his or her position.
• Some supervision is expected.
• Must be willing to learn new skills to advance within the company.
• Must be willing to follow company policies and procedures.
• Ability to routinely lift and manipulate heavy objects.
• Keep a clean work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Skills

• High School diploma or its equivalent.
• Technical college or Military training is a plus.
• Understand, read, and write English, and have knowledge of basic math.
• Must be able to follow written instructions using schematic diagrams, Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs), Airline EO's, and other FAA-approved technical documents.
• Ability to learn the use of basic test equipment, including but not limited to Pressure Gauges, Hydrostatic Testers, Micrometers, Dial Indicators, Torque Wrenches, Calipers, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Must be adaptive and willing to engage new concepts, processes, and technical capabilities.
• Dexterity with hand tools.
• Must be mindful and proactive regarding safety procedures.
• Must be able to identify hazards and follow the shop processes to ensure personal safety and the safety of others

Successful Factors

• Have a friendly and positive attitude. Always be ready to learn new skills and concepts and adapt to changing workflow demands.
• Be a team player willing to cross-train in other areas, such as logistics and metrology, and support those areas when needed.
• Have a willingness to understand customer contracts.

You embody our values:

• CUSTOMER FOCUS We strive to provide the best services to our customers.
• INTEGRITY We are personally accountable for the highest standards of ethical behavior.
• TEAMWORK We are committed to a teamwork environment.
• ADAPTABILITY In an ever-changing world, we are adaptable to the required challenges.

We offer a comprehensive total compensation and benefits package. For more information about us, please visit our website at

Barfield is an equal opportunity employer.

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