US, Chesterfield, MO 63005
Full-time
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 St. Louis, MO (SUS)
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.