Assembler Mech/Elec- Virgin Galactic

Textron; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4x10 work schedule

80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)

120 hours Vacation time

6 weeks parental leave

12-13 paid holidays per year

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking an Assembler Mech/Elec. The role entails working on various aircraft, including performing mechanical assembly and ensuring quality control. Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED, as well as aircraft maintenance or assembly experience. The position offers a unique 4x10 work schedule, substantial PTO, and numerous benefits. Join a mission to innovate in aviation and support a diverse, equal-opportunity workplace.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Intermediate computer skills are necessary for daily work documentation.
• Experience in aircraft maintenance or assembly is needed.

Responsibilities

• Drilling close tolerance holes using various drills.
• Installing and adjusting parts with technical specifications.
• Performing scheduled and unscheduled inspections.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance or assembly experience

Intermediate Computer Skills - MS Office

Mechanical ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Assembler Mech/Elec- Virgin Galactic. This position will be responsible for working on the Virgin Galactic Spacecraft as well as the possibility of working on other aircraft such as the Bell V22 Osprey, H1 Viper, H1 Venom, FLARRA, or 525 Relentless. The Assembler Mechanic/Electrician will be responsible for structural or mechanical assembled parts on aircraft, while keeping proficient records of the aircraft completion status daily.

Assembler Mechanic/Assembly Electrician

Job Number: 332601

Responsibilities

• Drilling close tolerance holes using a variety of hand drills/power feed drills.
• Multiple types of fastener installations in composite and sheet metal.
• Installs, fits, and adjusts parts or assemblies where difficult installations, alignments or adjustments are necessary while conforming to technical directives/specifications.
• Required to work from blueprints or project sketches and templates with or without the use of tooling jigs or fixtures.
• Experienced Techs should be able to perform a majority of the assembly operations on all parts of the aircraft as well as fixture and bench assembly operations.
• 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 crew loads and follows written and verbal work instructions.
• Required to perform scheduled/unscheduled inspections.
• Assembly installations include Engines, Gearboxes, Drive shafts, Rotor Blades, Fuel Systems, Electrical harnesses and Computer Systems, Hydraulic Components, and other Systems.
• Functional testing of Hydraulic and Electrical Systems.
• Performs difficult repairs and alterations per design changes, removing the required parts and making replacements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Intermediate Computer Skills - MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint. (All daily work instructions, documents, and specifications are accessed via computer)
• Aircraft maintenance or assembly experience
• Formal training from a recognized program considered in lieu of experience
• Mechanical ability demonstrated from another industry considered in lieu of aircraft experience

What we offer you in return

• You’ll be off every Friday with our 4x10 work schedule
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave
• 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.

EEO Statement

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.

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Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.

Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.