Military Fellowship Program: Structural Technician

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match

Life insurance

Three weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Vandalia, Ohio is seeking a Structural Technician to assist with major assembly structures and perform minor part‑fitting operations like drilling and riveting. Candidates must possess at least a high school diploma and have familiarity with technical schematics.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision plans, a 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, and three weeks of paid time off. Join a veteran-friendly work environment with opportunities for training under the DoD SkillBridge program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Familiarity with applicable technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints.
• Exposure to structure assembly and minor part fitting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assembling major assembly structures.
• Perform minor part‑fitting operations such as filing, sawing, and trimming.
• Align parts on jigs and aerospace vehicles using templates.

Skills

Familiarity with technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints

Exposure to structure assembly techniques

Basic understanding of airframe corrosion removal

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Overview

SNC's Military Fellowship Program partners with SkillBridge and Hiring Our Heroes to provide up to six months of on‑the‑job industry training for service members transitioning to civilian roles.

Responsibilities

As a Structural Technician, you will assist with assembling and/or creating major assembly structures and performing minor part‑fitting operations such as filing, sawing, burre, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling and reaming. You will help to align parts on jigs and aerospace vehicles using templates and fixtures, and measure parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions.

Eligibility

Currently serving on active duty to be eligible for the DoD SkillBridge program. This program is not for veterans who have already separated from the military.

Qualifications – Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Familiarity with applicable technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals and/or publications; ability to complete installations per technical drawings while maintaining edge distance and pitch.
• Exposure to structure assembly and minor part fitting techniques.
• Ability to install various fasteners such as rivets and hi locks.
• Basic understanding of repair and refinishing such as airframe corrosion removal, as applicable.

Qualifications – Preferred

• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA or U.S. Military.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• Three weeks paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits available.

Important Notice

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.