Aviation Assembly Technician Trainee

Cirrus Aircraft; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Employer-Paid Coverages

401(k) Plan

PTO and holidays

Parental leave benefits

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft in Duluth, MN is seeking a Production Technician in Composites or Assembly to help build aircraft components. You will learn to use hand tools and pneumatic fixtures, read engineering drawings, and follow build instructions to assemble parts.

The role emphasizes learning, safety, and teamwork while gaining experience with bonding, drilling, rivets, and fasteners in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of basic tools and uses good judgment when selecting the proper tool for the job.

Responsibilities

• Learn about Assembler role and Cirrus processes.
• Develop early skills in inspecting, building and installing aircraft components.
• Read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Understand parts fit, clearance, alignment and functional performance to meet design requirements.
• Follow bonding, drilling and holding fixture procedures.
• Install rivets, screws and bolts using appropriate tools.
• Identify routes for wires, cables and tubing.
• Develop skills in torques hardware and fittings with tools and test equipment.
• Follow and document aircraft build instructions clearly.
• Wear PPE, possibly respirator as required.
• Mix and apply adhesives, resins and sealants per instructions.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation to department standards.

Skills

Basic tool use

Blueprint reading

Difficult tolerance/precision

Reading engineering drawings

Assembler tasks experience

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Cirrus Aircraft in Duluth, MN is seeking a Production Technician in Composites or Assembly to help build aircraft components. You will learn to use hand tools and pneumatic fixtures, read engineering drawings, and follow build instructions to assemble parts.

The role emphasizes learning, safety, and teamwork while gaining experience with bonding, drilling, rivets, and fasteners in a fast-paced aerospace environment.