Engineering & Production Liaison

Position Overview

Located in Wichita, Kansas, Aerospace Turbine Rotables (AeTR) is an FAA certified repair station that overhauls and repairs landing gear, hydraulic components, actuators, hydrostatic components, and aircraft lighting components. As part of First Aviation Services Inc.—a leading aerospace component maintenance and repair company with subsidiaries across the United States—AeTR is dedicated to quality, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction. We are seeking a technician to serve as a Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) by working closely with the Production team to support the Engineering and Production Departments. Job Type: Full-time. Work Location: In person.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sustainable training curriculum for each department including programs for technician advancement and recognition.
• Develop and execute implementation plans for new product lines or product line extensions.
• Develop onboarding programs for new technicians across departments and skill levels.
• Ensure CMM/CRM requirements are defined and met for the work scope desired by the customer, including Bill of Material definition and requirements.
• Coordinate and validate all tooling design – provide detailed requirements for engineering and ensure form, fit and function is validated.
• Work with engineering, inventory, and production to review possible equivalency, PMA, and extended repair projects.
• Develop devices including tooling and procedures to simplify and streamline production processes.
• Lead continuous improvement activities and 5S projects.
• Establish attainable but challenging labor standards for each activity in production.
• Achieve established deadlines for key projects.
• Serve as the Engineering & Production Liaison reporting directly to VP/GM.

Required Qualifications

• Superior mechanical aptitude.
• Experience in the aircraft or similar precision/quality-oriented industry.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, electronics, manual metalworking machinery (mills/lathes), reading and interpretation of technical drawings, assembly of precision mechanical components, and troubleshooting complex electrical/mechanical assemblies or systems.
• Meet company hiring requirements, including passing a drug screen and background check.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and a US citizen.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to learn and use various software, including Quantum ERP system, internet, e‑mail, and business systems (proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel).
• Physical Requirements: Sitting 25%, standing 90%, walking 50%, lifting (up to 50 lb.) 75%, pushing or pulling 80%, reaching overhead 25%, gross manipulation 25%, fine manipulation 80%, stooping 25%, kneeling 20%, climbing 0%.

Preferred Qualifications

• A&P Certification, associate degree or bachelor’s degree in a Technical Field.
• Two years or more of technical work experience.

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance