Embraer · 1 day ago
Lead Structures Technician
Macon, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years expEmbraer is a leading aerospace company, and they are seeking a Lead Structures Technician to ensure that sheet metal and composite shop repair activities are performed in accordance with company and FAA standards. The role includes providing instruction and training to technicians, overseeing repair tasks, and ensuring quality control throughout the production process.
AerospaceCommercialIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Assists the Supervisor, aircraft modifications in making work assignments within area of responsibility
Provides instruction and on-the-job training to technicians
Carries out diagnostic and repair tasks along with technicians, observing approved and prescribed procedures; performs the more technically complex repairs
Submits work to Quality Assurance for final inspection and re-certification of airworthiness
Ensures that assigned technicians use appropriate manual references and proper tools in performing their repair duties
Monitors quality of work in progress, as well as performance to production schedule; works with the Supervisor, aircraft modifications to implement ways to remedy behind schedule conditions
Assists in the maintenance of records and technical data required by the FAA
Monitors shop requirements and corresponding Stores inventories to avoid shortages that would adversely affect production
Assists Supervisor in planning work around to alleviate shortage conditions
Assists Supervisor in establishing procedures for inclusion in repair
Qualification
Required
High School/ GED
Master Technician Role requiring Expert skills to perform all standard and emerging tasks within the Technical Area assigned to
Generally at least 8 years of experience or greater in area of responsibility 5 years or more experience doing aircraft structures as well as able to use all tech data and aircraft drawings to locate part numbers and accomplish repairs
Customer Service knowledge
Must be able to fabricate parts
Reads work orders, blueprints, and specifications or examines sample or damaged part or structure to determine repair or fabrication procedures and sequence of operations
Repair body or structure of aircraft according to specifications
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
Be proficient in the usage of air powered hand tools and related equipment
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations
As required by the position, must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 'Respirator Protection' regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator
The Lead Technician will be properly certificated in accordance with either FAR 65 Subpart D or Subpart E
Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required
Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations
Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures
Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities
Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures
Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information
Satisfies work schedule requirements
Preferred
A&P and / or structures experience a plus, or repairman's certificate may substitute for A&P
Supervisory experience a plus
Company
Embraer
Embraer is an aerospace manufacturer that produces commercial and executive aircraft for the commercial and defense sectors.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (2)
2023 (2)
2022 (5)
2021 (1)
2020 (7)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.97BKey Investors
The Brazilian Development Bank(BNDES)U.K. Export Finance
2025-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $202.29M
2025-09-22Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2025-02-07Post Ipo Debt· $650M
Leadership Team
Daniel Moczydlower,MSc,PMP
President & CEO, Embraer-X, Head of Global Innovation Ecosystems, Embraer
Gary Kretz
CFO
Recent News
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