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

Textron • Wichita, KS

99d

About The Position

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you'll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members - now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success. 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks such as cutting, drilling, riveting, and fitting to complete assemblies and wing buildups, ensuring precise alignment of multiple parts.
• Apply sealing, bonding agents, and other liquid adhesives according to specifications to ensure secure and durable assemblies.
• 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.
• Conduct precise operations in closed bays, such as drilling, reaming, shooting/bucking fasteners, and installing hi-locks.
• Load and unload completed assemblies, while carefully handling the valuable components.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees