Progressive Aerodyne, Inc. is a small company that designs and manufactures the Searey line of light sport amphibian aircraft. In addition to its popular kit production, the company is expanding its product line to include a certified, factory-built aircraft and is need of assemblers/ machinists. We are looking for those who will become devoted team members and grow with the company.

If you are detail oriented, work well in a team, are self-motivated, take initiative, consistently meet time requirements, have strong mechanical aptitude, and demonstrate the ability to learn and adapt quickly, please submit your resume and salary requirements to recruit@searey.com

To be considered for this position, you must have a high-school diploma (or GED equivalent) and possess the knowledge, skills and ability to: work effectively with hand tools within tight spaces, lift up to fifty (50) pounds, adhere to company work schedules, and thrive in a typical manufacturing environment where air temperatures fluctuate with weather conditions.

Assembler/Machinist

Job responsibilities:

- Assemble airframe, flying surfaces, landing gear, cockpit and mechanical subassemblies

- Install engines, propellers, wiring harnesses, and fuel tanks

- Operate machines (lathe, mill, CNC, saws, drills) in the onsite shop to build & machine parts

Requirements: High-school diploma and 2 to 5 years of experience in machine operations and production assembly. The skills required to assemble both large mechanical structures and small components: use hand tools within tight tolerances; work with torqueing screws, light adhesives (such as Loctite), solder and connectors; strip, crimp, heat shrink and ring-out cables; read and understand assembly procedures and mechanical drawings in English; and effectively work with adhesives, lubricants, finishes, coatings and other general manufacturing technologies.

Preferred qualifications: Experience in metal fabrication, composites, pluming, electrical assembly, upholstery assembly, and creative problem solving for mechanical assemblies. A&P Certification is a definite plus.