What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aircraft Maintenance Structures Technician - Nextant Aerospace position at Flexjet?
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
