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Aircraft Assembly: Sheet Metal, Wing and Installation - Various Shifts

Textron Aviation
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Sept 2025

About the role

Aircraft Assembly: Sheet Metal, Wing and Installation - Various Shifts(

Job Number:

 332280)Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

Description

 

Job Title:  Aircraft Assembly:  Sheet Metal, Wing and Installation - Various Shifts

What you’ll be doing as an Aircraft Assembly:  Sheet Metal, Wing and Installation:

In this role, you can expect to assemble and install various mechanical, structural, and hydraulic components on aircraft, working with a range of materials including metals and composites. You'll be responsible for assembling major components and making necessary adjustments to ensure quality standards are met. Join our team and take your career to new heights.

Your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

  • Assembly Operations: Perform tasks such as cutting, drilling, riveting, and fitting to complete assemblies and wing buildups, ensuring precise alignment of multiple parts
  • Adhesive Application: Apply sealing, bonding agents, and other liquid adhesives according to specifications to ensure secure and durable assemblies
  • Tool Utilization: Use a variety of power and hand tools, including aircraft mechanic tools, electric and pneumatic drills, and measuring instruments like calipers, micrometers, and tension meters
  • Precision Work: Conduct precise operations in closed bays, such as drilling, reaming, shooting/bucking fasteners, and installing hi-locks
  • Assembly Handling: Load and unload completed assemblies, while carefully handling the valuable components

What you need to be successful:

        A high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification is required

        Willingness to learn new skillsets

        Basic mechanical skills, familiarity with tools preferred. 

        Experience with general automotive repairs, service or mechanical projects is helpful

        Ability to work in areas exposed to dust, dirt, and loud noises

Why join us?

Your success is our success. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to help you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one.

·       401K company match + additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation

·       $3,000 annual lump sum payment each year per contract

·       Annual cost of living adjustment up to $1,500 per contract

·       Automatic increases of $0.30/hr every 3 months up to top of grade per contract

·       Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester

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Textron Aviation

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