Flexjet · 17 hours ago
Structures Technician (SUS)
, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expFlexjet is an award-winning organization looking for an experienced Structures Tech to join their innovative in-house maintenance facility. The role involves working in the sheet metal department on private aircraft, focusing on layout, fabrication, assembly, and repair of aircraft structures and parts.
AerospaceAir TransportationTransportationTravel
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
Qualification
Required
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
Company
Flexjet
Flexjet is a private jet company that provides fractional jet ownership, leasing, and jet card services.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$800MKey Investors
L Catterton
2025-07-21Secondary Market· $200M
2025-07-21Private Equity· $600M
2013-09-05Acquired
Leadership Team
C
Christopher Bero
CMO of Global Marketing
J
Jim Foringer
Chief Pilot
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