Aircraft Assembler (Sheet Metal)

AAA-USA Inc; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AAA-USA Inc. seeks an Aircraft Assembler for a leading aircraft manufacturer in Red Oak, TX. The role entails assembling and installing aircraft parts with precision, using pneumatic tools and reading technical drawings. Candidates must possess relevant aviation experience and a high school diploma, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and quality assurance.

Benefits

Paid Travel and Lodging Assistance

Long and Short-Term Contracts

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Health Benefits

Qualifications

• Must have experience in the aviation industry.
• Ability to read and comprehend English.
• Experience with various assembly tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and repair sheet metal parts for aircraft.
• Ensure quality outcomes in all tasks.
• Support team goals and promote collaboration.

Skills

Aviation Experience

Pneumatic Tools

Electrical Bonding Equipment

Measuring Devices

Torquing Equipment

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Torque Wrenches

Drilling Devices

Job description

Must be willing to travel/temporarily relocate to Red Oak, TX

What We Offer:

• Paid Travel and lodging assistance available.
• Long and Short-Term Contracts.
• Immediate placement.
• PTO.
• Paid Holidays.
• Health Benefit.

Position Summary:

AAA United States, Inc. has partnered with a company in Red Oak, TX that is a world-leading manufacturer of business aircraft with a global network of service centers. They are committed to building their products with the future in mind – making them reliable and more efficient, while contributing to highly favorable operating costs. They masterfully design private jets and signature moments through an extensive portfolio of innovative products.

The Aircraft Assembler is responsible for the assembly, installation, and repair of sheet metal parts and structures for aircraft. This role involves reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions to ensure the correct fit, alignment, and functionality of components.

Essential Functions:

• Participate in projects to success, managing them from start to finish.
• Solving problems collaboratively with team members.
• Innovate processes by introducing new ideas and methods.
• Mentor junior team members, providing guidance and support.
• Ensure quality outcomes in all tasks and deliverables.
• Drive team efficiency by optimizing workflows.
• Support team goals and align efforts with objectives.
• Foster a positive environment, promoting collaboration.

Requirements:

• Must have experience in the aviation industry.
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent, with the ability to read and comprehend English.
• Must be able to master the use of pneumatic tools, electrical bonding equipment, measuring devices, and torquing equipment.
• Must be able to use tools such as scales, protrusion gages, fastener grip gages, calipers, micrometers, trulok gages, go-no-go gages, ball gages, fastener height gages, torque wrenches, pistol and/or pancake kaynar guns, torque screw guns, and understand all calibration requirements.
• Must be able to use drilling devices like pistol grip drill motors, 90- and 45-degree angle motors, Winslow guns, or Spacematic (power feed), and set up countersinks.
• Must be able to drill holes true and round, maintain 2-degree angularity, determine edge distance, pitch distance, equal distance spacing, and differentiate hole requirements for interference, transition, and clearance fasteners.
• Must be able to install fasteners (wet or dry) such as button head, flush hilok/hilite, castellated nuts, button head/flush rivets, blind rivets, jo-bolts, and distinguish between shear/tension fasteners.
• Must be able to use alodine (1132 pen), touch-up paint, topcoat/clear coat.
• Must be able to use shop floor operating systems, understand drawings and blueprints, follow planning requirements, and have basic computer operating skills.
• Must be able to perform sealing processes including fay surface, fillet, pack, aero, brush coat, and dome sealing.