Aircraft Maintenance Structures Technician-Nextant Aerospace

Nextant Aerospace is growing and we are in need of multiple Structures Technicians. This is an excellent opportunity to grow with a company that continues to flourish.

DUTIES:

• Layout, fabricate, assemble, mate, install, check or troubleshoot and repair production and prototype aircraft structures, parts and mechanical assemblies


• Read and interpret information from mechanical/structural, blueprints, planning, process specifications, diagrams, engineering drawings and sketches, and other instructions to determine the methods and sequence of operations to layout, assemble, and install precision parts and assemblies


• Layout coordinated hole patterns, cutouts, trim lines, mating points, assembly and installation locations using precision measuring instruments and equipment


• Assemble and mate aircraft parts and assemblies


• Attach structural parts and assemblies using riveting and hand and power tools, hand trim and finish


• Drill, route, ream, countersink, spot-face and counter bore parts


• Modify or rebuild parts to mold line or configuration changes


• Modify aircraft structure, installation and mechanical systems in accordance with engineering requirements


• Perform experimental and developmental work operations on experimental aircraft or assemblies


• Assemble prefabricated parts into assemblies and mate major sections of aircraft assemblies


• Incorporate major engineering changes and modifications


• Present a clean and neat work area to customers


• Perform other duties as assigned

• Minimum of three (3) years of heavy structural experience


• Minimum of five (5) years of experience with various types of aircraft, powerplant maintenance and inspections


• Working knowledge of rigging and installation of operating mechanisms structures, assemblies and parts related systems and equipment and assemploy shop practices


• Requires excellent communication skills


• The ability to work in a team environment


• The ability to effectively coordinate with multiple departments


• Strong planning and organizational skills


• Valid Drivers License, the ability to achieve airport SIDA badge access