Structures Technician

QT AEROSPACE LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

A reputable aerospace firm in Dallas seeks a Structures Technician to maintain and repair aircraft structural components. Responsibilities include fabricating and installing parts, maintaining documentation, and ensuring compliance with FAA regulations. Ideal candidates should have significant experience, be able to read blueprints, and possess strong skills in using hand tools. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and legally allowed to work in the U.S.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical manuals.
• Must pass a Respirator Fit Test prior to duties requiring respiratory protection.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, fabricate, and install structural components.
• Document work performed using specified documents.
• Use close tolerance measuring tools and perform assembly tasks.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Use of hand tools

Measurement proficiency

Work instruction documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Die grinders

Rivet guns

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

Job Title: Structures Technician

Department: Structures Shop Full-time Non-exempt

Reports To: Shop Floor Manager

Job Description

The Structures Technician will maintain, repair, modify, fabricate, and install parts, items, and assemblies of structural components using current technical data such as blueprints or manufacturer drawings/manuals. The Structures Technician plans, lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and repairs both internal and external aircraft structures and surfaces for aircraft repair. The Structures Technician performs repairs with varying sheet metal types, and thicknesses. The Structures Technician will remove and replace various fastener types such as solid rivets, blind rivets, HI‑Locs, etc.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Read and write English.
• Read and follow all work instructions, as well as properly document work performed using documents such as process planning, adhesive log sheets, Material Review Board/Engineering Work Orders (MRB/EWO's), Process Specifications, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Manuals, etc.
• Read basic blueprints.
• Use close tolerance measuring tools (i.e., scales, micrometers, calipers, depth gages, etc.).
• Use hand tools (i.e., drill motors, die grinders, rivet guns, fastener installation tools, etc.).
• Perform alignment/assembly using jig, templates and fixtures.
• Perform trimming, burring, countersinking, riveting, drilling and reaming to blueprint specified tolerance.
• All other duties assigned.

Education and Training

• Must be 18 years or older and legally allowed to work in the U.S.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to read blueprints, specifications, technical manuals and test equipment procedures.

Experience, Skill and Knowledge

• 6+ Years Experience preferred.
• Airframe and Power Plant license preferred.
• Must successfully pass a Respirator Fit Test prior to performing duties requiring respiratory protection and maintain compliance with fit testing requirements throughout the duration of employment, in accordance with company policy and applicable safety regulations.
• This includes the ability to remain clean‑shaven in areas where facial hair may interfere with the sealing surface of the respirator.
• This position is classified as safety‑sensitive under FAA regulations and is subject to the requirements of the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Employees must pass a pre‑employment drug test and are subject to random, post‑accident, reasonable suspicion, return‑to‑duty, and follow‑up testing. Ongoing compliance with all FAA drug and alcohol regulations is required throughout the duration of employment.

Physical Requirements

• Requires lifting of items weighing up to sixty (60) pounds on an occasional basis.
• Requires physical effort associated with standing / walking / sitting.