Calibration Specialist; Aviation

Calibration Specialist (Aviation)

Standard Aero invites you to join as a Calibration Specialist to plan, document, and implement methods related to the verification and calibration of inspection, measuring, and test equipment.

• Recognize and understand flight/product safety critical parts and processes.
• Immediate reporting of flight/product safety concerns.
• Participate in proactive risk analysis of flight/product safety critical parts and processes.
• Adhere to the Just Culture policy.
• Register, maintain, calibrate/inspect, and apply identification markings to inspection equipment technical data and procedures.
• Monitor and adjust calibration frequencies for optimal equipment performance and minimal downtime.
• Design and maintain calibration procedures for inspection, measuring, and test equipment.
• Investigate and source qualified subcontractors for tooling that cannot be repaired or calibrated in‑house.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, modify, and align equipment to original or engineering specifications.
• Provide technical advice on selection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of new and existing inspection, measuring, and test equipment.
• Calibrate and certify a variety of test measurement and diagnostic equipment.
• Maintain records of all registered equipment, schedules, and traceability results.
• Prepare calibration data reports and documentation.
• Quarantine items found unserviceable or of poor quality.
• Observe all applicable safety requirements, using PPE and following established rules.
• Work extended or other than normal hours, including evenings and weekends, and may be subject to recall.
• Carry out special projects as assigned.

• 3–5 years experience calibrating or adjusting electronic or physical/dimensional test and measurement equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of precision inspection, measuring, and test instruments and systems (PME, TMDE).
• Knowledge of calibration and certification principles, root cause analysis, and metrology technical data principles.
• Resolve problems through collaboration with customers, vendors, and management.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, proficient with MS‑Office.
• Good planning, organizational, analytical, interpersonal, decision‑making, and communication skills.
• High mechanical aptitude, accuracy, and precision.
• Working knowledge of electronic systems and control instruments; ability to read schematics and detailed drawings.
• Ability to apply established repair, testing, alignment, and calibration techniques for equipment.
• Use of computers and metrology‑based data collection systems for traceability and quality management.
• Maintain tools and a safe work environment; understand and use Safety Data Sheets and PPE.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret blueprints.
• Thorough understanding of Measurement Uncertainty.
• Thorough knowledge of statistical techniques applicable to metrology.

• Experience in an aerospace or manufacturing environment.
• College degree in an engineering technology discipline or equivalent.

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health‑ & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

With over a century of proven excellence, Standard Aero is an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning‑based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide.

Standard Aero’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing