Aircraft Assembler, Bell Wichita FLRAA

Bell Flight; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Bell Flight as an Aircraft Assembler in Wichita, Kansas, where you'll work on the future of Army Aviation. In this onsite role, you'll be responsible for critical assembly operations on the FLRAA aircraft, ensuring precision and adherence to engineering standards while enjoying a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)

120 hours Vacation time

12-13 paid holidays per year

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in Aircraft maintenance or assembly experience.
• Basic knowledge of aircraft manufacturing principles.
• Ability to read complex blueprints and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assembly of aircraft and test articles.
• Perform scheduled/unscheduled inspections.
• Responsible for FO prevention in all articles and aircrafts.

Skills

Good Communication Skills

Intermediate Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Assembly tooling

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

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We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) part of the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort.

This position is onsite in Wichita, Kansas. The work shift is Monday through Thursday reporting at 6:00am to 4:30pm.

Aircraft Assembler, Bell Wichita FLRAA

As an aircraft assembler, you will be responsible for working on and around the fuselage for the FLRAA aircraft.

Responsible for structural or mechanical assembled parts on aircraft, while keeping proficient records of the aircraft completion status daily.

Perform most of the assembly operations on all parts of the aircraft as well as fixture and bench assembly operations, to include drilling, deburring, and installing fasteners on a combination of metal and composite components.

What you’ll be doing as an Aircraft Assembler:

• Responsible for the assembly of aircrafts and test articles by installing a variety of sheetmetal and/or machined assemblies for new or modified articles according to engineering instructions.
• Responsible for proper assembly and installation of fuselage aircraft components to meet engineering objectives and schedules. Assist with analyzing, interpreting, and proving engineering assembly/installation drawings, and specifications for production use.
• Performs difficult repairs and alterations per design changes, removing the required parts and making replacements
• Responsible for FO prevention in all articles and aircrafts that they are assigned to.
• Required to work from blueprints or project sketches and templates with or without the use of tooling jigs or fixtures
• May require some composite and fiberglass bond layup or repair.
• Can make necessary layouts to fabricate and fit component parts per engineering requirements.
• Works to follows written and verbal work instructions
• Required to perform scheduled/unscheduled inspections.
• Performs other related duties as required.
  
  

Skills You Bring to This Role:

• Familiar with the proper use of assembly tooling and fixtures, as well as various precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, scales, and all types of gages.
• Good Communication Skills, both verbal and written
• Intermediate Computer Skills- MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint. (All daily work instructions, documents, and specifications are accessed via computer)
  
  

What you need to be successful:

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 2 years in Aircraft maintenance or assembly experience
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant license preferred.
• Must have basic knowledge of aircraft manufacturing principles.
• Ability to read complex blueprints and drawings, advanced shop math and knowledge of aircraft manufacturing principles.
• Able to support Manufacturing on an as needed basis during overtime hours.
  
  

NOTE: Bell/Textron Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this role.

What we offer you in return:

• Monday-Thursday 4x10 work schedule
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more
  
  

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)., Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. , The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Recruiting Company

Bell Textron Inc.

Primary Location

US-Kansas-Wichita

Job Field

Manufacturing

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Standard

Shift

First Shift

Travel

No

Relocation

Unavailable

Worksite

Onsite

Job Posting

06/11/2025, 5:57:40 PM

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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