FAA Repair & Assembly Technician

FAA Repair Station Assembly & Repair Technician

Position Overview

Projects Inc. is a leading manufacturer of precision-machined components serving the aerospace and power generation industries. Our FAA and EASA-approved Repair Station specializes in the maintenance, repair, and alteration of temperature and pressure probes. We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented FAA Repair Station Assembly & Repair Technician to join our team and support our commitment to safety, quality, compliance, and operational excellence.

In this role, you will perform assembly, disassembly, repair, testing, inspection, and documentation activities on aerospace components while ensuring compliance with FAA regulations, approved technical data, customer requirements, and company quality standards. The ideal candidate possesses strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to producing safe, reliable, and high-quality products.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assemble, disassemble, repair, and reassemble aerospace components, including temperature and pressure probes, in accordance with approved procedures, repair station manuals, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• Follow FAA regulations, company policies, customer requirements, and quality management system standards.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, blueprints, manuals, specifications, and work instructions.
• Perform electrical assembly, basic circuit wiring, soldering, and troubleshooting activities as required.
• Measure loop resistance using impedance meters and insulation resistance using megohmmeters.
• Conduct inspections, measurements, and functional testing to verify product conformity, performance, and airworthiness.
• Perform precision welding and brazing on small aerospace components.
• Safely utilize hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and specialized test equipment.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve assembly and repair issues; escalate complex concerns to Engineering or Quality as appropriate.
• Identify defects, discrepancies, and nonconforming conditions and support corrective action activities.
• Maintain accurate assembly, repair, inspection, testing, and certification records in accordance with FAA and company requirements.
• Ensure proper accountability and control of parts, materials, tools, and documentation.
• Support root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in training programs and cross-functional team activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, specifications, schematics, and work instructions.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer proficiency for documentation and recordkeeping.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Commitment to maintaining safety, quality, and regulatory compliance standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical training or certification in aerospace assembly, electronics, manufacturing technology, or a related field.
• Previous experience in an FAA Repair Station, aerospace manufacturing, maintenance, assembly, or component repair environment.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations and aerospace quality requirements.
• Experience with aerospace electrical, mechanical, or electromechanical assemblies.
• FAA Repairman Certificate.
• IPC-A-610 and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification.
• Experience with soldering, welding, brazing, precision measurement tools, and testing equipment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understanding of aerospace manufacturing, repair, quality, and safety standards.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Ability to work effectively in a regulated production and repair environment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and finger movements requiring fine motor skills.
• Ability to work with small precision components and perform detailed visual inspections.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required.

Work Environment

This position is performed in a regulated aerospace repair and manufacturing environment. Employees are expected to maintain compliance with FAA, EASA, customer, safety, and quality requirements while working with precision equipment and aerospace components.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Projects Inc. is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction while providing employees with opportunities for growth, training, and career advancement in the aerospace industry.

Acknowledgments:

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their manager.

Projects Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law.

Drug-Free and Alcohol-Free Workplace

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Projects is committed to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. Alcohol and drug use and abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of our employees, to the security of our equipment, facilities, and product quality. For these reasons, Projects is dedicated to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.

This policy applies to all employees and all applicants for employment at Projects. Human Resources is responsible for the administration of this policy.

Pre-employment

Applicants being considered for hire must pass a drug test after written acceptance of an offer of employment and before beginning work. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

All applicants are subject to pre-employment drug testing and will be assigned to a testing facility designated by Projects and directed to provide a urine specimen. Collected specimens will be sent to a federally certified laboratory and tested for evidence of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, PCP, benzodiazepines, methadone, methaqualone, propoxyphene use, and specimens may be tested for other illegal drug(s) and/or legal cannabis.