Structures Technician (SUS)

Flexjet; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexjet is seeking an experienced Structures Tech to join our in-house maintenance facility in St Louis, MO. You will work in the sheet metal department on private aircraft, performing layout, fabrication, assembly, and installation of structural components.

The role requires 3+ years of heavy structural experience and the ability to read blueprints, diagrams, and specifications. Candidates should be able to work a rotating schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years heavy structural experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience with various aircraft types.
• A&P certificate is preferred but not required.
• Proficient reading of blueprints, diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Able to pass background check and obtain airport badge.

Responsibilities

• Layout, fabricate, assemble, mate, install, check or troubleshoot and repair production and prototype aircraft structures, parts and mechanical assemblies.
• Read and interpret information from mechanical/structural drawings and diagrams to determine methods and sequence of operations.
• Layout hole patterns and coordinate installations using precision measuring tools.
• Assemble and mate aircraft parts and assemblies.
• Attach structural parts using riveting and hand/power tools; trim and finish.
• Drill, route, ream, countersink, spot-face and counter bore parts.
• Modify or rebuild parts per engineering changes.
• Modify aircraft structure and systems per requirements.
• Perform experimental and developmental work on aircraft/assemblies.
• Assemble prefabricated parts into major assemblies; incorporate major changes.
• Present a clean work area; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Blueprints interpretation

Rigging & installation

Microsoft Office

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Cross-department coordination

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

A&P Certificate (optional)

Job description

Are you interested in becoming a part of an innovative in-house maintenance facility working in our sheet metal department on private aircraft?

Flexjet, an award-winning organization, is currently looking for an experienced Structures Tech to join our team!

LOCATION

This position is located in St Louis, MO. (SUS)

Schedule

Rotating 4 days on and 3 days off 11 to 12-hour shifts. Must be available to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Layout, fabricate, assemble, mate, install, check or troubleshoot and repair production and prototype aircraft structures, parts and mechanical assemblies
• Read and interpret information from mechanical/structural, blueprints, planning, process specifications, diagrams, engineering drawings and sketches, and other instructions to determine the methods and sequence of operations to layout, assemble, and install precision parts and assemblies
• Layout coordinated hole patterns, cutouts, trim lines, mating points, assembly and installation locations using precision measuring instruments and equipment
• Assemble and mate aircraft parts and assemblies
• Attach structural parts and assemblies using riveting and hand and power tools, hand trim and finish
• Drill, route, ream, countersink, spot-face and counter bore parts
• Modify or rebuild parts to mold line or configuration changes
• Modify aircraft structure, installation and mechanical systems in accordance with engineering requirements
• Perform experimental and developmental work operations on experimental aircraft or assemblies
• Assemble prefabricated parts into assemblies and mate major sections of aircraft assemblies
• Incorporate major engineering changes and modifications
• Present a clean and neat work area to customers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate desired, not required
• Minimum of three (3) years heavy structural experience
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience with various types of aircraft, power plant maintenance and inspections
• Working knowledge of rigging and installation of operating mechanisms structures, assemblies and parts, related systems and equipment, and assembly shop practices
• Requires excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to effectively coordinate with multiple departments
• Planning and organizational skills necessary
• Computer experience in Microsoft Office software products
• Ability to pass background check and achieve airport badge

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.