Structures Technician - Weekend Shift

Bombardier; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Competitive base salary

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tele Health Program

Job summary

Bombardier is seeking a Structures Technician for the Weekend Shift at the Hartford Service Center. You will troubleshoot, repair, inspect, and modify aircraft structures, with emphasis on sheet metal work and structural components on customer aircraft.

Responsibilities include reading engineering drawings, using hand tools, and coordinating with the team to ensure safe, timely maintenance. Eligible candidates may be required to obtain GSE qualifications and a SIDA badge.

Qualifications

• Training from a sheet metal aircraft technical school or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of aircraft structural sheet metal repair/modification experience.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form about aircraft status.
• Own a basic set of hand tools and demonstrate inventory/control of tools.
• Ability to obtain Ground Support Equipment (GSE) qualifications as required.
• Willingness to work unscheduled overtime including holidays.
• Able to work outdoors in seasonal weather.
• Ability to obtain a Security Identification Display Area badge (SIDA) if applicable.
• Basic PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, inspect and perform maintenance on customer aircraft.
• Fabricate or modify structural components on aircraft parts.
• Perform minor structural repairs on composites, attached or detached.
• Assist in conducting hidden damage inspections of aircraft structures.
• Assist with complex structural repairs on or off aircraft.
• Assist with aircraft component repair and with towing aircraft as needed.
• Remove/install aircraft components and ensure compliance with safety policies.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Overtime capable

Outdoor weather work

SIDA eligible

Basic PC skills

Education

Sheet metal aircraft tech training

Tools

Hand tools

GSE qualifications

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.

Why join us?

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.

Bombardier’s Benefits Program

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)

• Competitive base salary

• Retirement savings plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tele Health 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

• 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 being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Structures Technician - Weekend Shift

Primary Location Hartford Service Center

Organization Learjet Inc

Shift Weekend

Employee Status Regular

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