Aerospace Sub-Assembly Technician

Aerospace Sub-Assembly Technician – Orlando, Florida

VP Aviation is hiring an Aerospace Sub-Assembly Technician in Orlando, Florida, supporting the build and wiring of high-reliability assemblies used in aviation and defense applications. This contract role offers a 4/10 first-shift schedule, competitive pay, and the potential for contract-to-hire conversion after 12 months based on performance milestones.

This position is ideal for candidates with hands-on assembly experience who want to work in a setting that values quality, precision, and continuous improvement.

Position Overview

As an Aerospace Sub-Assembly Technician, you will assemble and wire components such as power-distribution boxes, control and communication panels, joysticks, and mechanical sub-assemblies. You will read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and BOMs while performing wire routing, stripping, crimping, and soldering tasks. Additionally, you will install LEDs, switches, push-buttons, handles, and related hardware. Transitioning between tasks is important, and technicians must maintain proper documentation within the MRP system.

Responsibilities

• Build, wire, and inspect electrical and mechanical sub-assemblies

• Perform crimping, soldering, torque operations, and wire dressing

• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and work instructions

• Install LEDs, switches, connectors, and fasteners

• Document work in the MRP system

• Follow 6S/Kaizen continuous-improvement methods

• Maintain safety and quality standards at all times

Qualifications

Required:

• 2–4 years of assembly experience (aerospace, defense, industrial, or automotive)

• Proficiency with electrical assembly, crimping, soldering, and torque tools

• Ability to interpret schematics and technical instructions

• High-school diploma

Preferred:

• IPC-610 certification

• OSHA-10

• Associate degree or additional trade coursework

Reliable attendance, communication, and teamwork are essential. Moreover, technicians must support a proactive, improvement-focused work style from day one.

About VP Aviation

VP Aviation provides aircraft maintenance services, AOG support, and aviation staffing solutions to MROs, Airlines, OEMs, and Repair Stations nationwide. Learn more about our capabilities on our Aviation Staffing page.

For broader details about our company, visit our About Us page.

Additional Information

• Start Date: January 5, 2026

• Pay: $21/hr (ST) | $31.50/hr (OT)

• Shift: 1st Shift | 4/10

• Openings: 3

• Tools Required: None

This Aerospace Sub-Assembly Technician Orlando Florida opportunity gives skilled technicians a path to grow and eventually convert to direct employment if performance milestones are met.