Técnico de Estructuras

QT AEROSPACE LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

QT AEROSPACE LLC seeks a Structures Technician to maintain, repair, fabricate and install aircraft structural components per technical data and OEM manuals. Responsibilities include sheet metal work, fastener removal/replacement, and ensuring assemblies meet blueprint tolerances.

The role requires blueprint reading, precision measurement, and adherence to safety and DOT/FAA expectations. Full-time, non-exempt shop environment in Dallas, TX.

Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints and technical manuals.
• Proficient in using measuring tools and hand tools.
• Experience with structural aircraft components preferred.
• Ability to document work according to MRB/EWO and OEM manuals.
• Capable of following written work instructions precisely.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow all work instructions, documenting work performed per MRB/EWO documents.
• Read basic blueprints and interpret specifications.
• Use close tolerance measuring tools to verify dimensions.
• Utilize hand tools and power tools to fabricate and assemble parts.
• Perform alignment/assembly using jigs, templates and fixtures.
• Perform trimming, deburring, countersinking, riveting, drilling and reaming to spec.
• Carry out all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read and write English

Read blueprints

Close tolerance measurement

Use measuring tools

Use hand tools

Documentation of work

Education

Airframe and Power Plant license

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Depth gauges

Rivet guns

Drill motors

Die grinders

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 installation of parts, items, and assemblies of structural components using current technical data such as blueprints or manufacturers 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.