Aircraft Structures Technician (CLE)

inMy Jet; Cleveland, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexjet in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking an Aircraft Structures Technician to join our in-house sheet metal team. You will layout, fabricate, assemble, mate, install and repair aircraft structures and assemblies, and read blueprints to determine methods and sequence.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of heavy structural experience; an A&P certificate is desirable but not required. Strong communication, teamwork, and planning skills, plus MS Office proficiency, are important; ability to pass background

Qualifications

• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate desired, not required.
• Minimum of three (3) years heavy structural experience.
• 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.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Computer experience in Microsoft Office software products.
• Ability to pass background check and achieve airport badge.

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 drawings, blueprints, process specifications and diagrams to determine methods and sequence of operations.
• Layout coordinated hole patterns, cutouts, trim lines and assembly locations using precision instruments.
• Assemble and mate aircraft parts and assemblies; attach parts using riveting and hand/power tools.
• Drill, route, ream, countersink, spot-face and counter bore parts; modify or rebuild parts per engineering changes.
• Modify aircraft structure, installation and mechanical systems per engineering requirements; perform developmental work on experimental assemblies.
• Present a clean and neat work area to customers.

Skills

A&P certification

3+ years heavy structural experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Rigging knowledge

MS Office experience

Education

Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

# Aircraft Structures Technician (CLE)FlexjetUS10 days agoJob descriptionAre you interested in becoming a part of an innovative in-house maintenance facility working in our sheet metal department on private aircraft?Flexjet, an award-winning organization, is currently looking for an experienced Structures Tech to join our team!This position is located in Cleveland, Ohio.DUTIES & 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 assignedREQUIRED SKILLS• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate desired, not required• 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• Ability to pass background check and achieve airport badgeWORK ENVIRONMENTWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Flexjet is an equal-opportunity employer. We aim to choose individuals who have the highest integrity; those who personify genuine concern for customers and fellow employees alike. More than anything, we look for individuals who grasp the importance of trust in an employer/employee relationship.