Senior Aircraft Structures Assembly Technician
About The Position
AAA USA is seeking highly skilled, experienced Aircraft Structures Assembly Technicians to support the manufacturing of advanced business aircraft in Red Oak, Texas. The role is intended for accomplished aircraft structures professionals with extensive hands-on experience, not entry-level assemblers. Candidates must be willing to travel or temporarily relocate to Red Oak, Texas, and complete a hands-on plate test in Mobile, Alabama, before assignment. Technicians perform precision structural assembly, fitting, installation, fastening, inspection, and related manufacturing work in accordance with engineering drawings, manufacturing specifications, and aerospace quality and safety requirements. The work includes close-tolerance drilling and riveting, structural hardware installation, precision sheet-metal assembly, sealing and corrosion protection, and use of specialized tools and measuring equipment.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of hands-on aircraft structural assembly or aircraft sheet-metal experience.
- Demonstrated experience performing precision structural assembly in an aerospace manufacturing or aircraft production environment.
- Advanced proficiency in close-tolerance drilling, reaming, countersinking, and structural fastener installation.
- Extensive hands-on experience with solid riveting, pneumatic riveting equipment, and aircraft structural hardware.
- Ability to independently read and interpret complex aircraft engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions.
- Strong working knowledge of aircraft sheet-metal fabrication, structural fitting, and assembly techniques.
- Proficiency with precision measuring instruments and aerospace tooling.
- Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality work within demanding dimensional and manufacturing tolerances.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to successfully complete required technical assessments and qualification requirements.
- Willingness and ability to complete a hands-on plate test in Mobile, Alabama, before assignment.
- Willingness to travel or temporarily relocate to Red Oak, Texas.
Responsibilities
- Perform precision aircraft structural assembly, fitting, installation, and fastening according to engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
- Drill, ream, and countersink close-tolerance holes while maintaining required edge distance, pitch, spacing, and angularity.
- Install aircraft structural hardware, including solid rivets, blind rivets, Hi-Loks, Hi-Lites, Jo-Bolts, and other specialized fasteners.
- Perform precision sheet-metal fitting, alignment, riveting, and assembly of aircraft structural components.
- Operate pneumatic and electric tools, including rivet guns, drill motors, angle drills, torque wrenches, and specialized assembly equipment.
- Use precision measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, grip gauges, and go/no-go gauges.
- Interpret aircraft blueprints, engineering drawings, work instructions, and manufacturing specifications.
- Perform structural sealing, surface preparation, and corrosion-protection processes as required.
- Inspect completed work for dimensional accuracy, fastener installation quality, and compliance with applicable specifications.
- Identify and communicate manufacturing discrepancies and quality concerns.
- Follow aerospace quality standards, safety procedures, and foreign object debris (FOD) prevention requirements.
Benefits
- Paid lodging assistance
- Paid travel
- Overtime opportunities
- Referral programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
