Structures Technician - Evening Shift

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental, medical, life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bombardier Transportation GmbH is seeking an experienced aircraft structural sheet metal technician for on-site work. You will troubleshoot, repair, inspect and maintain customer aircraft, and fabricate structural modifications to parts.

The role requires deep knowledge of sheet metal repair and the ability to read engineering drawings. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in structural sheet metal, 2 years in corporate jets, and 1 year with Bombardier models.

Qualifications

• Training from a sheet metal aircraft technical school or equivalent schooling.
• Typically 8+ years’ experience in structural sheet metal repair/modification or equivalent.
• 2 years corporate/commercial jet experience.
• 1 year Bombardier aircraft model experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, inspect and perform maintenance on customer aircraft.
• Fabricate or modify structural modifications on aircraft parts.
• Perform minor structural repairs on composite components.
• Assist with hidden damage inspection of aircraft structures.
• Assist with complex structural repairs on or off aircraft.
• Assist with aircraft component repair and removal/installations.
• Adhere to safety policies and 5-S principles and perform work safely.

Skills

Sheet metal aircraft

Repair / modification

Interpret engineering drawings

Communication skills

Tool ownership / hand tools

GSE qualifications

Security badge eligibility (SIDA)

Basic PC skills

Education

Sheet metal aircraft technical school training

Tools

Hand tools set

Job description

Your next opportunity in aerospace could be just one conversation away.

#Bombardier is hiring skilled talent in aircraft maintenance, structures, quality, and operations.

In-Person Hiring Event

New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks, CT

Tuesday, October 6 | 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST

Virtual Hiring Event

Microsoft Teams Interviews

Thursday, October 8 | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST

Meet our team, explore exciting career opportunities, and discover what it's like to build the future of aviation with Bombardier.

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together. Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:

• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program

What are your contributions to the team?

• Troubleshoot, repair, inspect and perform maintenance on customer aircraft
• Fabricate and or modify structural modifications on aircraft parts
• Perform minor structural repairs on composite components either attached or detached
• Assist in conducting hidden damage inspection of aircraft structures
• Assist with complex structural repairs either on or off aircraft
• Assist with aircraft component repair
• Remove / install aircraft components as required
• Comply with environmental health and safety policies/procedures
• Participate in 5-S activities Perform work in a safe and timely manner
• Perform and document work performed per appropriate manuals and regulations as required
• Operate ground support equipment as required
• Assist with mechanical / electrical removals and installations as needed
• Assist with maintenance at off-site locations as needed
• Assist with towing aircraft as needed
• Assist with other maintenance disciplines as needed
• Adhere to Bombardier General Work Requirements for factory, shop and/or hanger positions

How to thrive in this role?

• You have received training from a sheet metal aircraft technical school or have equivalent schooling
• Typically a minimum of 8+ years’ experience of structural sheet metal & repair / modification or substantiated similar experience
  • Typically a minimum of 2 years of corporate / commercial jet experience
  • Typically a minimum of 1 year of Bombardier aircraft model experience
• You typically have at least 3 years of aircraft structural sheet metal repair / modification experience
• You have the ability to interpret and work with mechanical engineering drawings
• You have the ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal form on individual and / or aircraft status
• You own a basic set of hand tools with the ability to demonstrate Inventory and control of tools
• You have the ability to obtain appropriate Ground Support Equipment (GSE) qualifications as required
• You are able to work unscheduled overtime including nonscheduled work days and holidays
• You are able to work in seasonal/inclement weather outside
• You have the ability to obtain a Security Identification Display Area badge (SIDA) if applicable
• You have basic PC skills

Bombardier is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, National, or Local Laws.

Primary Location

Hartford Service Center

Employee Status

Regular