Aircraft Mechanic (Final Assembly Line)

DAHER•Stuart, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Daher is hiring an Aircraft Assembly Line Mechanic for its new TBM Final Assembly Line in Stuart, Florida. The role contributes to aircraft production by assembling, installing, adjusting, and reworking mechanical, electrical, and systems components using technical drawings and manufacturing instructions. The mechanic also supports aircraft testing and troubleshooting across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other systems. The position requires completing eight weeks of hands-on training at Daher’s TBM Assembly Line Facility in Tarbes, France, learning Daher’s quality standards and TBM assembly processes alongside the current team. The role also involves carrying out tests, adjustments, inspections, rework, maintenance, and repairs on aircraft, including prototype aircraft.

Requirements

Three to five years of experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read and interpret complex engineering blueprints, wiring diagrams, and maintenance manuals.
Proficiency with pneumatic drills, rivet guns, torque wrenches, reamers, and hand or power tools.
Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and walk for extended periods; lift up to 50 pounds; and work with close attention to detail under production schedules.
Ability to complete eight weeks of hands-on training in Tarbes, France.
Must not require work-visa sponsorship or a transfer of visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.

Responsibilities

Follow manufacturing routings and inspection reports in accordance with drawings and defined procedures.
Prepare the work area and apply applicable safety rules.
Check references for parts, equipment, assemblies, and subassemblies before installation.
Use and verify appropriate tools and equipment for mechanical, electrical, or system installation operations.
Position parts, components, and equipment according to defined processes.
Assemble mechanical and system components, including mechanical, hydraulic, flight-control, air, pneumatic, fuel, water, and electrical elements.
Follow applicable equipment-management and traceability rules.
Perform self-inspections at major stages of the process.
Escalate issues identified during operations to support functions or management.
Ensure the quality of assembly and installation operations and preserve the product.
Maintain traceability of completed work and associated tooling.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and apply foreign object damage (FOD) prevention rules.
Follow rules for managing removed or scrapped parts.
Perform post-flight rework involving hydraulic, fuel, pneumatic, and flight-control systems, as well as engine adjustments.
Perform tests and adjustments in accordance with inspection reports.
Troubleshoot aircraft malfunctions.
Carry out operations, adjustments, and self-inspections on aircraft in response to Engineering test requests.
Perform maintenance and repair of prototype aircraft.
Contribute to workshop skills development through mentoring or a buddy system.