Bushing and Hone Technician

Description

Job Description: 

Landing Gear Technologies (LGT) is an FAA-Certified Repair Station specializing in the repair and overhaul of aircraft landing gears and components. We believe our organization can only be as good as the employees that stand behind it. In this constantly growing industry, we are always seeking talented and dedicated individuals to join our team.

Bushing & Hone Technicians report to the Lead Technician for their assigned department and are responsible for assuring all assigned tasks are executed correctly and in accordance with FAR, current manufacturers’ instructions, and this manual as applicable. Bushing & Hone Technicians are responsible for ascertaining the shop equipment and tooling used during the assigned tasks, making sure they are in serviceable working condition, and maintain workstations in a clean and orderly manner. They are to ensure the technical data is correct and current pertaining to the task being performed and that required work records are properly executed. 

Bushing & Hone Technicians may not delegate their duties and responsibilities to any other persons Performs mechanical and/or machining repair operations per instructions provided through Shop Travelers / Routers and Repair Manuals authorized for use by the Quality Assurance/Technical Publications Manager. 

Bushing & Hone Technician assignments at LGT are supported with Training Records and are classified as Disassembly; Assembly; Polish; Paint; Machining; Bushing Installation. Other classifications may be added as the LGT Operation expands. 

Location: The right candidate for this role must be residing in South Florida, as the position is fully onsite.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

· Use precision equipment to measure bushings to be installed on landing gear components.

· Read and understand blueprint drawings to verify measurements.

· Use a lathe and various other types of equipment to machine bushings to a required dimension.

· Use air-powered and hand tooling to install bushings.

· Use various equipment to hone holes and bushings to the required design dimension.

· Fill out the required information on work travelers.

· Maintain a clean and orderly workspace.

· Perform additional duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the supervisor.

· Ensuring that before performing their assigned task that they are thoroughly familiar with all tools and equipment, including inspection aids, used within their assigned area of responsibility.

· Properly record the work performed on the appropriate maintenance record.

Qualifications:

· Ability to read, comprehend, and communicate in English. 

· Good written and oral communication skills.

· Ability to perform job functions with little or no supervision.

· Experience operating equipment and performing maintenance/machining operations per technical drawings and Manufacturer’s Repair/Overhaul instructions. 

· Prior experience in working in an FAA / EASA Certificated Repair Station Operation.

Physical Requirements:

· Excellent manual dexterity and fine motor skills.

· Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

· Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.

· Frequently use hand and power tools weighing up to 15lbs.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

· Must be able to hear, understand, and distinguish sounds and speak clearly.

· Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (safety glasses, gloves, safety shoes, and hearing protection) with or without reasonable accommodation.

Job Type: Full-time.

Note: Applicants must be currently residing in the United States and legally authorized to work in the U.S. This includes individuals with valid work authorization (e.g., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or holders of appropriate work visas). We are not able to sponsor visas at this time.