Structures Technician (SUS)
On-siteSt. Louis, Missouri, United States or Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Layout, fabricate, assemble, mate, install, check, and repair production and prototype aircraft structures, parts, and mechanical assemblies for private aircraft. Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and process specifications to determine operation sequences, then coordinate hole patterns, cutouts, and trim lines using precision instruments. Attach structural components via riveting and power tools, drill, route, and modify parts to accommodate engineering changes or mold line adjustments. Perform experimental work operations and incorporate major modifications while maintaining a clean work area. Requires rotating 4-day on/3-day off schedule with 11-12 hour shifts covering days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of three (3) years heavy structural experience
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate desired, not required
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