Aircraft Maintenance Structures Technician

Nextant Aerospace is growing and we are in need of multiple Structures Technicians. This is an excellent opportunity to grow with a company that continues to flourish.

DUTIES:

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of three (3) years of heavy structural experience

Minimum of five (5) years of experience with various types of aircraft, powerplant maintenance and inspections

Working knowledge of rigging and installation of operating mechanisms structures, assemblies and parts related systems and equipment and assemploy shop practices

Requires excellent communication skills

The ability to work in a team environment

The ability to effectively coordinate with multiple departments

Strong planning and organizational skills

Valid Drivers License, the ability to achieve airport SIDA badge access