FlexTrades is seeking experienced Structural Assemblers to support the assembly of aircraft cockpit structures in a precision aerospace manufacturing environment. This is new aircraft manufacturing, not repair or maintenance work. Aviation structural assembly experience is strongly preferred.
Who we are
FlexTrades is a premier traveling workforce solutions provider helping manufacturers nationwide overcome production shortfalls, skills gaps, and tight deadlines. Since 2004, we’ve deployed skilled tradespeople and engineers to top companies in industries like aerospace, automotive, defense, electronics, and more.
At FlexTrades, technicians earn competitive pay, build new skills, and gain hands-on experience while working in world-class facilities across the country. We handle travel and logistics so you can focus on your craft, your growth, and work that truly matters.
Responsibilities
- Assemble aircraft cockpit structures in a new-build, fixture-based aerospace environment
- Install structural components such as floors, seat tracks and panels
- Perform drilling, hole preparation, fastening, sealing and burnishing to aerospace standards
- Read and follow blueprints, work instructions and visual build guides
- Select proper tools and fasteners as needed
- Maintain tight-tolerance workmanship, quality standards and production pace on flight-critical hardware
- Work collaboratively in small team work cells
- Support inspections and quality requirements
- Complete required onsite training and testing, including sealant certification, rivet plate test and crane training as applicable
Qualifications
- Aerospace structural assembly experience required in new manufacturing
- Repair experience alone is not sufficient
- Hands-on experience with thin gauge aluminum required
- Proven experience performing tight-tolerance aerospace structural assembly
- Experience using tooling fixtures
- Ability to accurately locate and align parts
- Comfortable installing large quantities of fasteners with consistency and precision
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Pay and Benefits:
- Pay: $42/hour
- Guaranteed Overtime Each Week paid at time and a half
- Access to a full suite of benefits
- Travel Pay to and from the project
- Paid lodging (Single-Occupancy Hotel Room)
- Per diem ($45/day)
FlexTrades is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
Let FlexTrades help to place you where your expertise is needed the most. Apply today!
Please Note: We are currently experiencing a high number of responses for our job openings. We appreciate your patience, and someone will be in touch if your skillset matches the position
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Pay: $42.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Our roles require travel within the continental U.S. for 3–6 month on‑site contract assignments. Are you willing to travel and stay in the assignment area for the full duration?
- How many years of aerospace structural assembly experience do you have?
- Do you have experience working with thin gauge aluminum materials in a manufacturing environment?
- Do you have experience reading and interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions?
Work Location: On the road
