Structures Tech (SFB)

Job Description

Are you interested in becoming a part of an innovative in-house maintenance facility working in our sheet metal department on private aircraft?

Flexjet, an award-winning organization, is currently looking for an experienced Structures Tech to join our team!

This position is located in Sanford, Florida.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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

REQUIRED SKILLS

Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate desired, not required

Minimum of three (3) years heavy structural experience

High school graduate or equivalent

Minimum of five (5) years' experience with various types of aircraft, power plant maintenance and inspections

Working knowledge of rigging and installation of operating mechanisms structures, assemblies and parts, related systems and equipment, and assembly shop practices

Requires excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Ability to effectively coordinate with multiple departments

Planning and organizational skills necessary

Computer experience in Microsoft Office software products

Ability to pass background check and achieve airport badge

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Full-time