Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Repair Technician

About the role

Founded in 1918 as Young & Franklin Tool Works on Franklin Street in Syracuse, the company has grown into a manufacturer of low‑volume, high‑mix, tight‑tolerance valves and actuators for the Aerospace and Power Generation markets. The 120,000 sq ft facility includes R&D, Design Engineering, Assembly & Test, and an 80,000 sq ft Machining Operation. Recent investments include five new machines added over 18 months. The business is part of the TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG), a leading supplier of highly engineered aerospace components. The team values innovation, design, and manufacturing excellence and hires people from diverse backgrounds who share that enthusiasm. Repair Technicians work both independently and as part of a team, completing repairs, modifications, overhauls, and tests on aircraft hydraulic/pneumatic components in accordance with FAR Part 145 and internal Tactair Fluid Controls processes.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, overhaul or modify, and test hydraulic/pneumatic aircraft components.
• Use test fixtures and hand tools to apply twisting (torque) force to loosen a variety of fasteners.
• Communicate component status to Sales & Marketing for quote preparation.
• Certify workmanship is accomplished in accordance with established federal and company guidelines.
• Pick up, sweep, or remove any debris, residue, or excess foreign material located in or around a part, component, or assembly as soon as physically possible after the operation.
• Maintain a clean, uncluttered work area and take precautions against the introduction of foreign objects into components and assemblies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be either a US Person (as defined in applicable export regulations) or a non‑US person eligible to obtain required export authorization.
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and test hydraulic/pneumatic components using charts, schematics, blueprints, and test procedures.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with all employees in a diverse, fast‑paced, and challenging technical environment.
• Good mechanical aptitude is essential.
• Proficient with hand tools and precision measuring devices including calipers, micrometers, multimeters, and various gauges.
• Strong preference for Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification.
• High school graduate or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to work overtime as necessary.
• Physical demands: may need to sit or stand as needed; frequent walking on level surfaces; reaching above shoulder height or below the waist; lifting up to 35 lb with proper techniques; frequent pulling, pushing, and grasping.
• Work environment: manufacturing areas requiring personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields, mandatory hearing protection, and proper footwear.

Skills

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Proficiency with hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret charts, schematics, blueprints, and test procedures.
• Effective communication and teamwork in a technical setting.
• Attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and foreign‑object prevention.

Pay

Pay range: $24 – $34 per hour. Overtime over 8 hours in a day requires random drug and alcohol testing throughout the year. The drug test screens for marijuana, amphetamines, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine, and semi‑synthetic opioids (hydrocodone, oxycodone, hydromorphone, oxymorphone).