ADPma
Aircraft parts engineering and supply
Assembly Technician - A&P
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- A valid FAA Airframe, Powerplant, or Airframe and Powerplant Certificate is required.
- At least five years of hands-on aircraft maintenance, aerospace assembly, aviation manufacturing, military aviation, MRO, repair station, or related aerospace experience is required.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, engineering specifications, aircraft maintenance manuals, and work instructions is required.
- Experience performing aircraft inspections, repairs, modifications, and component installations is required.
- Proficiency in using torque tools, precision measuring instruments, and standard aviation maintenance equipment is required.
- The candidate must be capable of working independently in a fast-paced, quality-driven production environment.
- Drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, is mandatory.
- Perform mechanical assembly, modification, repair, and integration of aerospace components and aircraft systems using hand tools, torque wrenches, and precision instruments.
- Support aerospace manufacturing, maintenance, and assembly programs.
- Conduct aircraft and component inspections in accordance with engineering requirements, maintenance manuals, and company procedures.
- Perform assembly, fitting, drilling, fastening, riveting, and installation operations in accordance with engineering specifications.
- Follow blueprints, engineering drawings, maintenance manuals, work instructions, and schematics.
- Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, structural, and system-related issues.
- Conduct in-process and final inspections to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to identify and resolve technical issues.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, production documentation, and inspection reports.
- Use precision measuring equipment to verify product conformity and quality standards.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and process efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, company procedures, and customer requirements.
- A technical degree, military aviation training, or relevant certifications is preferred.
- Experience with sheet metal fabrication, structural repairs, and aircraft hardware installation is preferred.
- Commercial airline, MRO, FAA repair station, defense, aerospace manufacturing, or military aviation experience is strongly preferred.
- General aviation experience is welcome, but commercial, military, or production-focused aviation experience is preferred.
- Working knowledge of FAA regulations, quality systems, and maintenance documentation requirements is preferred.
About the company
ADPma is an aerospace manufacturer and FAA-PMA parts supplier. The company designs, engineers, certifies, manufactures, and sells proprietary precision components for commercial aviation and defense. It serves airlines, aircraft manufacturers, maintenance organizations, cargo operators, distributors, and leasing companies. Its operating model centers on low-volume, high-mix production supported by certification, quality systems, and customer engineering. Teams work across aerospace engineering, certification, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, sales, and support. The business combines technical knowledge, practical execution, and ongoing support across the markets it serves.
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Piney Flats, Tennessee
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- ADPma’s website was updated September 1, 2026, signaling active commercial operations.
- LinkedIn lists 11-50 employees, suggesting a lean, specialized operating model.
- The company says it has over half a million parts in service worldwide.
What critics are saying
- PMA parts depend on FAA certification, so one quality failure triggers grounding and recalls.
- Boeing, Airbus, and OEM spares pricing pressure ADPma’s margins by 2027.
- A narrow aerospace aftermarket base leaves ADPma exposed if airline maintenance spending stalls.
What makes ADPma unique
- ADPma sells FAA-PMA proprietary aircraft parts, reducing airline maintenance costs.
- The company serves 100-plus airlines across 39 countries and defense customers.
- Mollenhour Gross acquired ADPma in 2020, backing patient capital and long-term growth.
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