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Mechanical Technician I-Absolute Aviation

CompanyHEICO Corporation
LocationCheney
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 25, 2026
About The Company
Santa Barbara Infrared designs and manufactures the most technologically advanced infrared and electro-optical test instrumentation available. SBIR's broad line of innovative products support testing of military and commercial sensor systems and are used world wide in laboratory, production, depot and field test applications. SBIR was founded in 1986 and quickly became the leader in the electro-optical (E-O) test instrumentation field. In 1999 SBIR became part of HEICO Corporation, an aerospace company based in Hollywood, Florida. HEICO Corporation is a rapidly growing, technology-driven company that has been engaged in niche market segments within the aerospace, aviation and electronics industries for more than 60 years. Additionally, HEICO has been named on Forbes'​ Best 100 Small Companies list and 200 "Hot Shot Stocks"​ list routinely. SBIR has continued to maintain its'​ leadership position within the test instrumentation field and is still the preferred supplier to many of the major domestic and international manufacturers of E-O sensors and systems. SBIR's focus is on providing well engineered, cost effective hardware and software solutions to the E-O community. Our extensive design capabilities cover the spectrum of infrared, laser, visible and dynamic scene projection applications. SBIR's proven systems engineering expertise combined with a practical, design-for-manufacturing approach results in production and custom instrumentation for the most discerning customers.
About the Role

Join the Absolute Aviation Team
For over 20 years, Absolute Aviation has been known for customer-focused service and reliable aircraft support around the world. As an FAA-certified Repair Station, we take pride in delivering precision and quality across every repair we perform.

Our team specializes in Communication, Electrical, Electro-Mechanical Accessory, and Lighting systems—critical components that keep aircraft flying safely and efficiently. With innovative DER and minor repairs, we help our customers extend component life, reduce costs, and keep operations moving.

At Absolute, we’re all about partnership, growth, and craftsmanship that matters. If you’re passionate about aviation, problem-solving, and working with a team that takes pride in doing things right, you’ll feel right at home here.

We offer a competitive benefits package to full time employees which includes:

  • Paid Time Off –Vacation, Sick, Holiday’s, and Floating Holidays.
  • Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Company Sponsored Basic Life Insurance, AD&D and LTD
  • Voluntary Coverages (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Supplemental Life Insurance)
  • Traditional 401(k) and Roth Savings Plans
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Opportunities for advancement

Overview of the Position:

Perform maintenance on commercial aircraft components. Work to ensure that customer orders are completed within the Repair Group's standards and procedures.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Qualified on several units and can work independently.
  • Ensure work is performed in accordance with the operations policy and procedure, including daily verification that all aircraft related material in area is properly identified, maintained, preserved, and segregated.
  • Ensure the data being used to perform maintenance and alteration tasks is current per the repair station requirements.
  • Record the work performed on the appropriate maintenance record.
  • Perform the necessary research to assure that technical data and manuals are current and appropriate for associated tasks.
  • Other duties that may be assigned.
Qualifications

Education / Experience Requirements: High school diploma or GED required. Prefer some related college courses, certificate or associate degree. Minimum two years' related experience and/or training. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Other Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

 

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

 

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

 

  • Is frequently required to talk or listen.
  • Is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel.
  • Is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 30 pounds.
  • Works in moderate noise levels.
  • Minimal travel required.

 

Key Skills
Aircraft MaintenanceComponent RepairTechnical DocumentationElectrical SystemsElectro-Mechanical SystemsCommunication SystemsLighting SystemsProblem SolvingQuality AssuranceSafety ComplianceData VerificationTechnical ResearchRecord KeepingMathematical Computation
Categories
TradesManufacturingEngineeringTransportation
Benefits
Paid Time OffMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceAccidental Death and Dismemberment InsuranceLong Term Disability InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceAccident InsuranceHospital Indemnity Insurance401(k) PlanRoth Savings PlanEducation Assistance ProgramEmployee Assistance Program
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Perform maintenance on commercial aircraft components while ensuring all work adheres to repair station standards and procedures. Maintain accurate records and verify that all technical data used for repairs is current and appropriate.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
72
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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