Aircraft Assembler

Job Title

Aircraft Assembler

Who are we?

As an aircraft manufacturer, industrialist, industrial service provider and logistician, Daher currently has approximately 14,500 employees and achieved a revenue of 1.9 billion euros in 2025. With its family ownership, Daher has been focused on innovation since its creation in 1863. With locations in 15 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, Daher designs and develops value-added solutions for its aeronautical and industrial customers and partners

Daher’s new Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Stuart, Florida is expanding the company’s aircraft manufacturing footprint in North America by supporting the assembly and delivery of the industry‑leading TBM aircraft. The site brings together production, manufacturing engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations teams to build world‑class aircraft with a focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence. As a growing aerospace operation, the Stuart FAL offers employees the opportunity to help launch and develop a new aircraft production capability while contributing to continuous improvement, advanced manufacturing, and the future growth of Daher Aircraft

 

Job Description

Daher is seeking to hire an Aircraft Assembly Technician to join our new TBM Final Assembly Line in Stuart, Florida. As an Aircraft Assembly Technician, you’ll play an important role in bringing our aircraft to life. Working directly on the production line, you’ll use engineering drawings, work instructions, and specialized tools to assemble, install, fit, and inspect aircraft structures, components, and systems. From major structural assemblies and flight controls to electrical, plumbing, and fastening work, this hands-on position is ideal for someone who takes pride in precision, craftsmanship, quality, and safety.

 

PLEASE READ: You must be able to complete 8-10 weeks of hands-on training in Tarbes, France at our TBM Assembly Line Facility. This will allow you to learn Daher’s quality standards while focusing on learning the TBM assembly process side by side with the current team.

 

Primary Role and Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, illustrations, work instructions, and specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations, identities and relationships of parts.

• Assemble, install, and connect parts, fittings, and assemblies on aircraft, using both hand and power tools to install fasteners and fittings.

• Inspect and test installed units, parts, systems, and assemblies for fit, alignment, performance, defects, and compliance with requirements, using measuring instruments and test equipment.

• Perform installation or assembly duties such as-aircraft electrical, aircraft plumbing, advanced aircraft fabrication, rigging flight controls, and/or preparing and installing class one fasteners.

• Assist with the assembly of major structures, and install subassemblies such as bulkheads, fuselage panels, rudders, flaps and elevators.

• Performs advanced rework described in manufacturing specifications.

• Performs rework approved by a Material Deviation Report.

• Performs retrofit work resulting from customer order changes.

• May perform Quality Inspection tasks as a Delegated Inspector.

 

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in interpreting blueprints or engineering drawings

• High School diploma or GED required.

• Proficient with the use of hand and power tools. 

• Proficient with MS Office Suite.

• Minimum 1-3  years’ experience and understanding of general aspects of general aviation manufacturing.

 

Information related to the position:

• Salary range for this position start at $25.00 per hour plus an annual target bonus (Applies to US-Based candidates only).
• At Daher, our compensation philosophy is anchored to the local labor market and cost of living. Final offers are determined by the candidate geographic location, experience and skillset.
• The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Daher considers a number of factors when determining salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, skills, and current market conditions.
• At Daher, your total rewards package is more than just your base salary as we offer a full benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and more.
• Daher will not be able to sponsor a person on a work visa in this position, which includes those who will require a transfer of visa sponsorship.

 

Your next opportunity starts here — here are the next steps:

• Review of your application

• An initial conversation with a recruiter

• One or more interviews depending on the position, with the relevant team members and manager(s)

• After the interviews, constructive feedback regardless of the outcome

 

  

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing an application with Daher, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact an HR representative.

Daher complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.