Landing Gear Technician

GA Telesis is a global leader providing integrated solutions to the aviation and aerospace industries. We serve over 2,000 customers, including airlines, original equipment manufacturers, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers, and suppliers worldwide, with 31 leasing, sales, distribution, and MRO operations in 19 countries. At GA Telesis, our core business is integrated aviation solutions, and our mission is customer success. 

GA Telesis MRO Services Component Repair Group is committed to providing the most comprehensive aircraft maintenance, repair, overhaul, and logistic support services to the commercial rotor and fixed-wing aircraft markets. We are seeking an experienced Landing Gear Assembly Technician to join our award-winning team with a focus on the building and teardown of various landing gears and components. Reporting to the Director of Landing Gear, the ideal candidate will use their experience and knowledge to perform high-quality alterations. This role is based in Miami, Florida. 

Responsibilities:

• Complex production assembly operations on structural and mechanical assemblies, subassemblies aircraft systems, equipment, and accessories using manual operations. Follows approved assembly procedures for component or aircraft structures, consulting internal procedures that have been FAA approved, original equipment manufacturers (OEM’s) technical data, and work package instructions.
•  Utilization of comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components. 
•  Thorough knowledge of aircraft structural modification and repair and the ability to determine the functionality of non-complex electrical systems. 
• Operation of unique aircraft tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes, sheers, etc. 
•  Applies professional technical expertise and guidance to execute complex structures work, including but not limited to pull holes, match & back drilling, fastener removals, riveting, sleeve bolt drilling, and system, wire, and tube installations. 
•  Reads and interprets engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair. 
• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses, and permits as required for assigned work.

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience removing and restoring aircraft assemblies.
• Must have a minimum of a high school education or equivalent and 1 to 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience assembling aircraft/aerospace parts, components, and/or assemblies using applicable drawings, specifications, quality standards, and manufacturing plans. 
• Possess the ability to construct, install, dismantle, relocate, modify, and/or repair OEM equipment of all types.
• Knowledge of wiring schematics on understanding and reading a manual to install components.