Aircraft Mechanic (Final Assembly Line)

Daher Aerospace•Stuart, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Daher is hiring an Aircraft Assembly Line Mechanic for its new TBM Final Assembly Line in Stuart, Florida. The role supports assembly and delivery of TBM aircraft by assembling, installing, adjusting, and reworking mechanical, electrical, and system components according to technical drawings, manufacturing instructions, and defined processes. The mechanic also supports aircraft testing, adjustments, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, flight-control, and other aircraft systems. The position requires completing eight weeks of hands-on training at Daher’s TBM Assembly Line facility in Tarbes, France to learn the company’s quality standards and TBM assembly process. The role emphasizes safety, quality, traceability, product preservation, and continuous improvement, and includes contributing to workshop skills development through mentoring or a buddy system.

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 maintain close attention to detail under production schedules.
Ability to complete eight weeks of hands-on training in Tarbes, France.

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 follow applicable safety rules.
Check references for parts, equipment, assemblies, and subassemblies to be installed.
Select and verify appropriate tools and equipment before 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 rules for equipment management and traceability.
Perform self-inspections at major stages of the process.
Escalate operational issues to support functions or management.
Ensure the quality of assembly and installation work and preserve the product.
Maintain traceability of completed work and associated tooling.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Apply Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention rules.
Follow procedures for managing removed or scrapped parts.
Perform post-flight rework on hydraulic, fuel, pneumatic, and flight-control systems, as well as engine adjustments.
Perform tests and adjustments in accordance with inspection reports.
Troubleshoot aircraft malfunctions.
Perform operations, adjustments, and self-inspections on aircraft in response to Engineering test requests.
Maintain and repair prototype aircraft.
Contribute to workshop skills development through mentoring or a buddy system.