Aerospace Structures Technician – Aircraft Assembly

Virgin Galactic; Phoenix (AZ); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 61.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Virgin Galactic in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Structures Technician to support our Manufacturing team. You will set up fixtures, perform drilling, sealing, fastening, and assemble composite and metal airframes for spaceflight components.

You will follow OEM drawings and instructions, use shop tools and precision measuring devices, and work on a night shift with the 4/10 schedule. Safety and teamwork are essential in this role.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a technician in an aerospace or equivalent high-reliability field.
• Experience with hands-on aircraft manufacturing with composite and/or metallic airframes.
• Aircraft fabrication and assembly or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to use computer applications to follow manufacturing work instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and/or models on paper or digital

Responsabilidades

• Fabricate and Assemble Composite parts and assemblies of varying complexities and sizes.
• Ability to safely and correctly Utilize Shop Tools/Machinery to include drills, die grinder, and calipers.
• Ability to safely and correctly drill a variety of hole sizes in both composite and metal structures, including composite/metal stack-ups.
• Hands‑on with multiple fastener types including, but not limited to; Hi-Lite, Hi-Lok, Composi-Lok
• Hands‑on aircraft manufacturing with either/both composite and metallic airframes
• Adhere to set directions and guidelines from team leader to support collaboration across teams to complete project
• Assist in supporting the manufacturing team in installation, design, development, and testing
• Adhere to assembly instructions to ensure accurate completion of complex project assemblies
• Continuously practice safety behavior and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) awareness/prevention; adhere to regulatory protocols and rules
• Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks

Conocimientos

Aerospace manufacturing

Read blueprints/drawings

Shop tools & precision measurement

Drilling & fastening

Team collaboration

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Drills

Die grinder

Calipers

Shop machinery

Descripción del empleo

Virgin Galactic in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Structures Technician to support our Manufacturing team. You will set up fixtures, perform drilling, sealing, fastening, and assemble composite and metal airframes for spaceflight components.

You will follow OEM drawings and instructions, use shop tools and precision measuring devices, and work on a night shift with the 4/10 schedule. Safety and teamwork are essential in this role.