Sr Aircraft Component Technician
Pubblicato il 29-10-2026 - Jet Parts Engineering in Cima
Description
CIMA Aviation is seeking skilled and motivated Senior Aircraft Component Technician with a hunger for knowledge and a passion for aviation repair to join our team. Our ideal candidate is a team player with a passion for working with their hands, utilizing various tools, materials, and specialized testing equipment to test and repair aircraft components in accordance with OEM and/or customer specifications.
The Sr technician's responsibilities include testing, troubleshooting, disassembling, assembling aircraft components and deliver hands-on training to technicians. This position requires knowledge of our procedures as they pertain to processes and documentation.
Duties
- Test, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, electromechanical, and machined assemblies in accordance with company-provided data (manuals, drawings, procedures, etc.) and company-provided training, when not engaged in management tasks.
- Maintain a clean, clutter-free work area.
- Correctly, concisely, and legibly complete all company forms and reports as required by management, both written and online.
- Work with co-workers to achieve goals and objectives set by management.
- Work with management to develop new processes and procedures as necessary.
- Assist with basic shop upkeep and maintenance, including routine cleaning of the work area and periodic shop maintenance assignments.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external representatives, including management, customer representatives, FAA inspectors, airline inspectors, and similar (training provided).
- Demonstrate commitment to company values and ethics.
- Deliver hands-on training to technicians on fuel component testing, troubleshooting, and repair procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or higher in a related technical field preferred.
- Trade schooling or related industry experience required.
- Minimum 4 years of similar or related work experience; relevant experience in aviation, automotive, marine, electronics, or low-voltage electric repair will be considered.
- Experience leading or managing people, shop workflow, and team motivation.
- A&P; license/certificate not required, but a plus.
- Must own a set of basic hand tools.
- Moderate level of experience and proficiency with general electrical and/or circuit board-level soldering.
- Ability to follow instructions and work to a written procedure concisely and accurately.
- Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.
- Ability to read and thoroughly understand technical drawings, blueprints, manuals, and instructions; a pre-employment technical skills and comprehension test may be required.
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and highly organized.
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Punctual and reliable.
- Valid driver's license.
- Electrical or mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience; machinist experience a plus.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screening and a basic background check (safety-sensitive position, subject to the FAA DOT Drug Abatement Program).
- This role requires access to export-controlled information, subject to the ITAR and EAR, for which the company will not pursue an export license/license exception. Must be a US person (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals) to be eligible for this role.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to perform consistent work on a computer with prolonged view of a monitor/screen.
- Specific Vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
- Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms.
- Must be able to frequently walk and stand for short periods of time.
- Must be able to lift and move up to 25lbs
- Normal office environment with moderate noise levels, prolonged sitting, and regular walking, bending, standing, and reaching.
- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally as needed.
Compensation
- Hourly position commensurate with experience level and skill level and/or certifications.
We offer medical, dental, vision, life and other insurance options; 401k with 100% match on first 4%; tempo pieno workers get paid holidays, vacation & sick/personal leave accrued on hire date.