Aircraft Assembler (Sheet Metal)

Job Description

Description:

About the Company:

We provide specialized subcontracting and technical assistance services to support clients in the transport and aerospace industries. We work closely with clients to ensure that our solutions meet their needs and exceed their expectations. Our team members are motivated individuals that do remarkable things every day!

Position Summary:

AAA United States, Inc. has partnered with a company in Red Oak, TX that is a world leading manufacturer of business aircraft with a global network of service centers. They are committed to building their products with the future in mind – making them reliable and more efficient, while contributing to highly favorable operating costs. They masterfully design private jets and signature moments through an extensive portfolio of innovative products.

The Aircraft Assembler is responsible for the assembly, installation, and repair of sheet metal parts and structures for aircraft. This role involves reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions to ensure the correct fit, alignment, and functionality of components.

Essential Functions:

Participate in projects to success, managing them from start to finish

Solving problems collaboratively with team members

Innovate processes by introducing new ideas and methods

Mentor junior team members, providing guidance and support

Ensure quality outcomes in all tasks and deliverables

Drive team efficiency by optimizing workflows

Support team goals and align efforts with objectives

Foster a positive environment, promoting collaborationRequirements:

Must have experience in the aviation industry.

Hold a high school diploma or equivalent, with the ability to read and comprehend English

Must be able to master the use of pneumatic tools, electrical bonding equipment, measuring devices, and torquing equipment

Must be able to use tools such as scales, protrusion gages, fastener grip gages, calipers, micrometers, trulok gages, go-no-go gages, ball gages, fastener height gages, torque wrenches, pistol and/or pancake kaynar guns, torque screw guns, and understand all calibration requirements

Must be able to use drilling devices like pistol grip drill motors, 90- and 45-degree angle motors, Winslow guns, or Spacematic (power feed), and set up countersinks

Must be able to drill holes true and round, maintain 2-degree angularity, determine edge distance, pitch distance, equal distance spacing, and differentiate hole requirements for interference, transition, and clearance fasteners

Must be able to install fasteners (wet or dry) such as button head, flush hilok/hilite, castellated nuts, button head/flush rivets, blind rivets, jo-bolts, and distinguish between shear/tension fasteners

Must be able to use alodine (1132 pen), touch-up paint, topcoat/clear coat

Must be able to use shop floor operating systems, understand drawings and blueprints, follow planning requirements, and have basic computer operating skills

Must be able to perform sealing processes including fay surface, fillet, pack, aero, brush coat, and dome sealing

Full-time