Senior Aircraft Structures Assembly Technician

AAA USA; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging assistance

Travel paid

Overtime

Referral programs

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

AAA USA is seeking highly skilled Aircraft Structures Assembly Technicians to support advanced business aircraft manufacturing in Red Oak, Texas. The role requires extensive hands-on experience with sheet metal, precision drilling, riveting, and complex assemblies.

Ideal candidates will read complex drawings, install specialized fasteners, and maintain strict quality standards in a demanding aerospace environment. Willingness to travel and possibly relocate is expected.

Qualifications

• Ten+ years hands-on aircraft structural assembly or sheet-metal experience.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing or aircraft production environments.
• Advanced proficiency in close-tolerance drilling, reaming, countersinking, and fastener installation.
• Ability to read complex aircraft engineering drawings and instructions.
• Proven capability to produce high-quality work within strict tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision aircraft structural assembly, fitting, installation, and fastening per drawings and specs.
• Drill, ream, and countersink close-tolerance holes maintaining edge distance and angles.
• Install structural hardware including rivets and other fasteners.
• Assemble sheet-metal components with precision and alignment.
• Operate rivet guns, drills, torque wrenches, and related tooling.
• Inspect work for dimensional accuracy and conformity to specs.
• Identify discrepancies and communicate quality concerns.
• Adhere to aerospace quality standards and FOD prevention.

Skills

Aircraft structures assembly

Sheet metal work

Precision drilling

Riveting

Reading blueprints

Quality procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Solid riveting equipment

Pneumatic riveting tools

Calipers / micrometers

Job description

Must be willing to travel/temporarily relocate to Red Oak, TX.

Why Aerospace Professionals Choose AAA USA:

• Paid lodging Assistance.
• Paid Travel.
• Overtime Opportunities.

• Referral Programs.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holiday.

AAA USA is seeking highly skilled, experienced Aircraft Structures Assembly Technicians for an opportunity supporting the manufacturing of advanced business aircraft in Red Oak, Texas.

This is an excellent opportunity for accomplished aircraft structures professionals who take pride in precision workmanship, advanced structural assembly techniques, and delivering exceptional quality in an aerospace manufacturing environment.

We are specifically seeking experienced, high-performing technicians—not entry-level assemblers. Ideal candidates will have extensive hands-on experience with aircraft sheet metal, precision drilling, riveting, structural fastening, and complex aircraft assemblies.

Responsibilities:

• Perform precision aircraft structural assembly, fitting, installation, and fastening in accordance with engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
• Drill, ream, and countersink close-tolerance holes while maintaining required edge distance, pitch, spacing, and angularity.
• Install aircraft structural hardware, including solid rivets, blind rivets, Hi-Loks, Hi-Lites, Jo-Bolts, and other specialized fasteners.
• Perform precision sheet-metal fitting, alignment, riveting, and assembly of aircraft structural components.
• Operate pneumatic and electric tools, including rivet guns, drill motors, angle drills, torque wrenches, and specialized assembly equipment.
• Use precision measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, grip gauges, and go/no-go gauges.
• Interpret complex aircraft blueprints, engineering drawings, work instructions, and manufacturing specifications.
• Perform structural sealing, surface preparation, and corrosion-protection processes as required.
• Inspect completed work for dimensional accuracy, fastener installation quality, and compliance with applicable specifications.
• Identify and communicate manufacturing discrepancies and quality concerns.
• Maintain strict adherence to aerospace quality standards, safety procedures, and foreign object debris (FOD) prevention requirements.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of hands-on aircraft structural assembly or aircraft sheet-metal experience.
• Demonstrated experience performing precision structural assembly in an aerospace manufacturing or aircraft production environment.
• Advanced proficiency in close-tolerance drilling, reaming, countersinking, and structural fastener installation.
• Extensive hands-on experience with solid riveting, pneumatic riveting equipment, and aircraft structural hardware.
• Ability to independently read and interpret complex aircraft engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions.
• Strong working knowledge of aircraft sheet-metal fabrication, structural fitting, and assembly techniques.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments and aerospace tooling.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality work within demanding dimensional and manufacturing tolerances.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to successfully complete all required technical assessments and qualification requirements.
• Willingness and ability to complete a hands-on plate test in Mobile, Alabama, before assignment.