Aircraft Structural Assembler

GAL AeroStaff; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Commuter benefits

Dental care

Paid time off

Lodging

Rental car

Flight ticket

Health insurance

Job summary

GAL AeroStaff in Mississauga, ON is seeking skilled individuals for an aircraft assembly role. Responsibilities include installation of components and ensuring safety protocols are followed. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with hand tools, blueprint reading, and mechanical assembly.

This permanent, full-time position offers a 40-hour work week and various benefits including health insurance, dental care, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experienced with hand/power tools for drilling and installing fasteners.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret technical drawings.
• 4–6 years of experience in aircraft assembly is required.

Responsibilities

• Install and assemble components on aircraft structures.
• Maintain production schedule and safety standards.
• Use PPE and pass fit tests for respirators.

Skills

Hand tools proficiency

Blueprint reading

Mechanical assembly experience

Flexibility to work shifts

Quality systems exposure

Physical fitness

Education

Sheet Metal Fabrication Course

Aerospace Structures Course

Aeronautical Technology Education

Tools

Power tools

Job description

GAL AeroStaff Ltd. is a Canadian aerospace company specializing in delivering high-quality technical and operational services to the aviation industry. Our expertise includes aircraft interior, structural, manufacturing, and maintenance solutions for OEMs, MROs, and operators across North America. We offer carefully designed programs and benefits, including time‑off, insurance, and other plans, to support our teams and meet evolving operational and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Installing and assembling components on an aircraft structure.
• Reading blueprints and creating hole layouts, countersinking, and deburring.
• Fitting and installing conventional rivets and Hi‑Lite fasteners.
• Assembling and fitting pre‑fabricated parts to form subassemblies, working at benches or directly on an aircraft structure.
• Applying manual solvent, conductive chemical conversion treatment and paint touch‑up.
• Using a variety of power and hand tools, jigs, fixtures and other equipment.
• Meeting schedule and production requirements.
• Working rotating shifts, including days, afternoons, nights, and overtime as required.
• Using personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times on the plant floor (e.g., safety glasses, safety shoes and ear plugs) and following all health & safety procedures.
• Passing a Pulmonary Fit Test for respirator use in chemical or odor‑exposed areas; must be clean shaven as per CSA requirements.
• Performing tasks in restricted spaces (tanks) and at heights (3rd floor of jigs).
• Standing for up to 7 hours of an 8‑hour shift.
• Performing heavy lifting (<40lbs) as needed.

Skills and Qualifications

• Very experienced with hand tools/power tools for drilling, countersinking, torquing, and installing fasteners (including Hi‑Lites).
• Very experienced at reading blueprints and interpreting technical drawings (2D and 3D).
• Experience with sub‑assemblies, sheet metal assembly, mechanical assembly, etc.
• Ability to work shifts to accommodate production scheduling.
• Past experience within an aerospace or manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn new tasks.
• Exposure to quality systems and safety fundamentals.
• 4–6 years of experience in aircraft assembly is required.
• Education: Sheet Metal Fabrication Course, Aerospace Structures Course, Aeronautical Technology Education, or similar.
• Must be physically fit, energetic, agile, and willing to work in restricted spaces, at heights, bend, twist, walk on uneven surfaces, climb stairs, and perform the above tasks continuously during the shift.

Location

Mississauga, ON

Term

Permanent, Full‑time

Schedule

40 hours per week

Language

English

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Commuter benefits
• Dental care
• Paid time off
• Other benefits only for international candidates
• Lodging
• Rental car
• Flight ticket
• Health insurance