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Repair Station Technician (Entry-Level)

Company: CAPS Aviation
Location: Van Nuys, CA
Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Pay Range: $18–$24/hour, based on qualifications and experience

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This is hands-on, detail-driven work in a regulated aviation environment.

We are not looking for someone who “just wants a job.” We are looking for someone reliable, mechanically inclined, and willing to learn.

If you do not take pride in your work, struggle with following detailed procedures, or have inconsistent attendance, this role will not be a fit.

About the Role

You will be trained to inspect, service, repair, and overhaul aviation safety equipment, including life rafts, life vests, and survival kits.

This is repetitive, process-driven work that requires attention to detail, focus, and consistency. Every step matters—this equipment supports real-world aviation safety.

No aviation experience is required. We will train you. What matters is your work ethic, attitude, reliability, and ability to learn.

What You Will Be Doing

You will rotate through different stages of the repair and overhaul process, including:

• Receiving and documenting incoming equipment
• Performing inspections and identifying discrepancies
• Conducting inflation and leak testing
• Replacing components and completing required updates
• Rebuilding and packing life rafts and safety equipment
• Completing survival kit updates and inspections
• Completing required work orders, inspection records, checklists, and other documentation
• Performing quality checks and preparing equipment for return

What We Expect

• You maintain reliable and regular attendance and report to work as scheduled.
• You follow established procedures and do not take unauthorized shortcuts or deviations.
• You stay focused and consistent, even with repetitive tasks.
• You take pride in the quality of your work.
• You are willing to learn and improve.
• You work well as part of a team.

Non-Negotiables

• Reliable and regular attendance
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures
• Comfortable working with your hands and using tools
• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with the position, including standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling/crawling, twisting, and lifting, moving, or handling equipment weighing up to approximately 90 pounds, with assistance as needed
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Van Nuys

Preferred (Not Required)

• Mechanical experience (automotive, electrical, fabrication, etc.)
• Experience using hand or power tools
• Experience in a technical or production environment

FAA & DOT Compliance

This position performs safety-sensitive aviation maintenance functions and is subject to applicable FAA and DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment drug testing.
• Employees performing covered safety-sensitive functions are subject to random and other testing as required by applicable FAA and DOT regulations.
• Federal drug and alcohol testing requirements apply regardless of state laws regarding otherwise lawful substance use.

What This Job Is NOT

• Not a sit-down or desk job
• Not a role where you can rush or take unauthorized shortcuts
• Not a fit for someone who struggles with consistency or attention to detail

Why CAPS Aviation

• Paid, hands-on training—no aviation experience required
• Stable, full-time hours
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in aviation
• Team-oriented environment with clear expectations

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAPS Aviation is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

CAPS Aviation is a 100% women-owned FAA Certified Part 145 Repair Station with locations in Los Angeles and Austin. Since 1988, we’ve specialized in the repair, overhaul, and support of aviation safety equipment, including life rafts, life vests, and survival kits.

Our customers range from private jet operators to major OEMs, and our work directly supports aviation safety—everything we do matters.

At CAPS Aviation, our team is made up of professionals across customer service, technical operations, and calibration services, all working together to deliver quality, accuracy, and reliability. Whether it’s communicating with customers, performing detailed technical work, or ensuring precision through calibration, every role plays a critical part in our operation.

We take pride in our quality, compliance, and team culture. We value reliability, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset. Aviation experience is not required—we train smart, capable people who are eager to learn and take ownership of their work.

If you’re dependable, hands-on, and want to be part of a team where your work has real impact, CAPS Aviation offers the opportunity to build a long-term career in a specialized and essential industry.