Aircraft Assembly: Sheet Metal, Wing and Installation

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Job Title:  Aircraft Assembly\:  Sheet Metal, Wing and Installation - Various Shifts

What you’ll be doing as an Aircraft Assembly\:  Sheet Metal, Wing and Installation:

In this role, you can expect to assemble and install various mechanical, structural, and hydraulic components on aircraft, working with a range of materials including metals and composites. You'll be responsible for assembling major components and making necessary adjustments to ensure quality standards are met. Join our team and take your career to new heights.

Your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

• Assembly Operations\: Perform tasks such as cutting, drilling, riveting, and fitting to complete assemblies and wing buildups, ensuring precise alignment of multiple parts
• Adhesive Application\: Apply sealing, bonding agents, and other liquid adhesives according to specifications to ensure secure and durable assemblies
• Tool Utilization\: Use a variety of power and hand tools, including aircraft mechanic tools, electric and pneumatic drills, and measuring instruments like calipers, micrometers, and tension meters
• Precision Work\: Conduct precise operations in closed bays, such as drilling, reaming, shooting/bucking fasteners, and installing hi-locks
• Assembly Handling\: Load and unload completed assemblies, while carefully handling the valuable components

What you need to be successful:

•        A high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification is required

•        Willingness to learn new skillsets

•        Basic mechanical skills, familiarity with tools preferred. 

•        Experience with general automotive repairs, service or mechanical projects is helpful

•        Ability to work in areas exposed to dust, dirt, and loud noises

Why join us?

Your success is our success. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to help you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one.

·       401K company match + additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation

·       $3,000 annual lump sum payment each year per contract

·       Annual cost of living adjustment up to $1,500 per contract

·       Automatic increases of $0.30/hr every 3 months up to top of grade per contract

·       Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester

·       Flight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications

·       Access to the Textron Aviation Plane Wellness and Pharmacy

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At Textron Aviation, base pay is only one of the parts of our Total Rewards package and is determined within a range. This provides you the opportunities to grow and develop within your role, and depends on your experience, qualifications, and location.