Aircraft Assembler

Daher Aerospace • Stuart, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Daher is hiring an Aircraft Assembly Technician for its new TBM Final Assembly Line in Stuart, Florida. The role works directly on the production line to assemble, install, fit, and inspect aircraft structures, components, and systems using engineering drawings, work instructions, specialized tools, and measuring equipment. Work may include major structural assemblies, flight controls, electrical and plumbing systems, fabrication, and fastening.

The position requires completing 8–10 weeks of hands-on training at Daher’s TBM Assembly Line Facility in Tarbes, France, learning the company’s quality standards and TBM assembly process alongside the existing team. The Stuart site is a growing aerospace operation focused on safety, quality, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and developing aircraft production capability.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience interpreting blueprints or engineering drawings.
• Proficiency using hand and power tools.
• Proficiency with the MS Office Suite.
• 1–3 years of experience and understanding of general aspects of general aviation manufacturing.
• Ability to complete 8–10 weeks of hands-on training in Tarbes, France.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, illustrations, work instructions, and specifications to determine layouts, operation sequences, and part relationships.
• Assemble, install, and connect aircraft parts, fittings, and assemblies using hand and power tools to install fasteners and fittings.
• Inspect and test installed units, parts, systems, and assemblies for fit, alignment, performance, defects, and compliance using measuring instruments and test equipment.
• Perform aircraft electrical and plumbing installation or assembly, advanced aircraft fabrication, flight-control rigging, and/or preparation and installation of class one fasteners.
• Assist with major structural assemblies and install subassemblies such as bulkheads, fuselage panels, rudders, flaps, and elevators.
• Perform advanced rework described in manufacturing specifications.
• Perform rework approved by a Material Deviation Report.
• Perform retrofit work resulting from customer order changes.
• May perform Quality Inspection tasks as a Delegated Inspector.

Benefits

• Annual target bonus.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED