Senior Aircraft Structures Technician – Travel-Ready

AAA-USA Inc; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid lodging Assistance

Paid Travel

Overtime Opportunities

Referral Programs

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Paid Holiday

Job summary

AAA USA Inc. in Red Oak, Texas, is seeking highly skilled Aircraft Structures Assembly Technicians for manufacturing advanced business aircraft components.

The role requires hands-on experience with aircraft sheet metal, precision drilling, riveting, and complex assemblies in a demanding aerospace environment. Ideal candidates will read and interpret complex drawings, follow engineering instructions precisely, and maintain rigorous tolerances.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of hands-on aircraft structural assembly or aircraft sheet-metal experience.
• Advanced proficiency in close-tolerance drilling, reaming, countersinking, and structural fastener installation.
• Extensive hands-on experience with solid riveting and pneumatic riveting equipment.
• Ability to independently read and interpret complex aircraft engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions.
• Willingness to complete a hands-on plate test in Mobile, Alabama, before assignment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

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 edge distance, pitch, spacing, and angularity.
• Install aircraft structural hardware, including solid rivets, blind rivets, Hi‑Loks, Hi‑Lites, Jo‑Bolts, and other 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 FOD prevention requirements.

Skills

Precision drilling

Sheet metal fabrication

Blueprint interpretation

Quality mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Rivet guns

Pneumatic riveting equipment

Calipers

Micrometers

Go/no-go gauges

Job description

AAA USA Inc. in Red Oak, Texas, is seeking highly skilled Aircraft Structures Assembly Technicians for manufacturing advanced business aircraft components.

The role requires hands-on experience with aircraft sheet metal, precision drilling, riveting, and complex assemblies in a demanding aerospace environment. Ideal candidates will read and interpret complex drawings, follow engineering instructions precisely, and maintain rigorous tolerances.