Structures Tech

Full-time - Mid Level

Sanford, FL

Air Transportation

About the position

Join a global leader in private aviation, offering access to an ultramodern fleet of private aircraft through fractional ownership, leasing and jet cards. Together, our employees in North America and Europe work to provide Flexjet aircraft Owners with the finest experience in premium private jet travel. Flexjet, an award-winning organization, is currently looking for an experienced Structures Tech to join our team! This position is located in Sanford, Florida.

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

Requirements

• 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