Aircraft Structures Technician - Rotating Shifts, Hands-On

Flexjet; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexjet is seeking an experienced Structures Tech to join our in-house maintenance facility in St Louis, MO. You will work in the sheet metal department on private aircraft, performing layout, fabrication, assembly, and installation of structural components.

The role requires 3+ years of heavy structural experience and the ability to read blueprints, diagrams, and specifications. Candidates should be able to work a rotating schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years heavy structural experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience with various aircraft types.
• A&P certificate is preferred but not required.
• Proficient reading of blueprints, diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Able to pass background check and obtain 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 and diagrams to determine methods and sequence of operations.
• Layout hole patterns and coordinate installations using precision measuring tools.
• Assemble and mate aircraft parts and assemblies.
• Attach structural parts using riveting and hand/power tools; trim and finish.
• Drill, route, ream, countersink, spot-face and counter bore parts.
• Modify or rebuild parts per engineering changes.
• Modify aircraft structure and systems per requirements.
• Perform experimental and developmental work on aircraft/assemblies.
• Assemble prefabricated parts into major assemblies; incorporate major changes.
• Present a clean work area; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Blueprints interpretation

Rigging & installation

Microsoft Office

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Cross-department coordination

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

A&P Certificate (optional)

Job description

Flexjet is seeking an experienced Structures Tech to join our in-house maintenance facility in St Louis, MO. You will work in the sheet metal department on private aircraft, performing layout, fabrication, assembly, and installation of structural components.

The role requires 3+ years of heavy structural experience and the ability to read blueprints, diagrams, and specifications. Candidates should be able to work a rotating schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.