Aircraft Structures Technician - Nextant Aerospace

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• Minimum of three (3) years heavy structural experience


• High school graduate or equivalent


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


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


• Requires excellent communication skills


• Ability to work in a team environment


• Ability to effectively coordinate with multiple departments


• Planning and organizational skills necessary


• Computer experience in Microsoft Office software products


• Must have valid drivers license, ability to achieve airport SIDA badge status