Nacelle Component Shop Mechanic (Part 145)
Join a dynamic team at the forefront of aviation maintenance! As an Aviation Component Technician, you’ll bring critical aircraft parts back to life, inspecting, repairing, overhauling, and testing components with precision and pride. This hands-on role combines technical expertise with craftsmanship, offering the chance to work on a wide variety of aircraft components in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.
Join our Unical 145 Repair & Quality Team for Some of The Most Competitive Wages, Benefits, and Incentives in the Industry!
- Sign-On Bonus
- Retention Bonus
- A&P Licensing Support
- Relocation Assistance
- Fully Air-conditioned Facility
*Terms & conditions may vary by benefit; employees must remain on good standing to take advantage of benefits.
Your Day-to-Day:
The Nacelle Component Shop Mechanic is responsible for the inspection, disassembly, repair, assembly, and testing of aircraft nacelle components such as thrust reversers, fan cowls, inlet cowls, and exhaust systems. The mechanic ensures all work is performed in compliance with FAA regulations, OEM specifications, and company quality standards.
What You'll Be Responsible For:
- Perform disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, reassembly, and testing of thrust reversers and nacelle components
- Evaluate components for wear, corrosion, delamination, and structural damage in accordance with OEM maintenance manuals and FAA regulations
- Conduct precision fitting, adjustment, and alignment of moving parts including translating cowls, blocker doors, actuators, and linkages
- Perform composite repairs, including sanding, bonding, curing, and finishing of thrust reverser inner and outer skins
- Replace or refurbish latches, hinges, seals, and acoustic panels as required
- Operate and maintain tools and equipment such as pneumatic drills, riveters, precision measuring tools, and curing ovens
- Maintain detailed documentation of all work performed, including inspection findings, parts usage, and compliance with regulatory standards
- Adhere to quality assurance procedures and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Coordinate with engineering and quality control teams on repair plans and technical discrepancies
- Maintain safety and cleanliness standards in the component shop at all times
