Senior Aircraft Structures Technician

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd -
Sarasota, FL

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Opportunities for advancement
Life insurance

Qualifications

Mechanical blueprint interpretation
Computer operation
Microsoft Outlook
Spreadsheets
Rivets for fastening
High school diploma or GED
Drills
Mechanical assembly experience within aerospace industry
Assembly drawings

Full Job Description

Be part of the founding team for the first US Pilatus PC-12 assembly line in Sarasota, FL. Complete 6–12 months of hands-on training in Stans, Switzerland from summer 2026, then return as a core expert to drive ramp-up and mentor new staff, and shaping the future of Pilatus in the U.S.
We invite you to visit our website to learn more about this international opportunity: https://www.pilatus-aircraft.com/en/launch-team

What you do

Performs drilling, riveting, shimming, and structural assembly on fuselage, wing, and empennage sections
Verifies structural alignment, tolerances, and fit per approved drawings and work instructions
Documents conformity and inspection data in line with quality and regulatory requirements
Learns and applies Pilatus structural assembly methods during Switzerland training and transfers knowledge to Sarasota
Supports development, standardization, and continuous improvement of US structural assembly processes
Mentors and trains newly hired structures technicians during Sarasota ramp-up
Ensures compliance with EASA regulations, company procedures, and customer and quality standards while supporting additional projects as assigned

What you bring

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of 8+ years of hands-on experience in aircraft structures or precision aerospace assembly OR 2-year technical degree with 6+ years of relevant aircraft structural experience
FAA A&P license preferred but not required with strong structural background
Demonstrated experience in drilling, riveting, shimming, and torquing; alignment verification and tolerance control; reading and interpreting structural drawings and specifications
Comfortable working across multiple assembly stations and adapting to evolving processes
Proficient in basic computer applications (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook)
Must be able to climb ladders and stairs and work in restricted space

What we offer

Unique opportunity to help launch Pilatus' first US PC-12 assembly line
International training assignment, cultural exchange, language training at Pilatus headquarters in Stans, Switzerland (approx. 6-12 months), including a comprehensive support package for the Switzerland assignment (details provided separately)
Long-term career growth opportunities, including paths into Team Lead, Specialist or leadership roles as the program matures
Competitive compensation, benefits, and retention incentives, including 11 paid holidays a year, plus 15 days of paid vacation time, and 6 days of paid sick/personal time to start with an increase to 20 days of paid vacation time after 5 years with Pilatus
90% of medical, dental, and vision premiums paid for single coverage and 80% for family coverage, averaging $9, 600 annually, and monthly health savings account (HSA) contributions totaling $2, 250 for single coverage and $3, 000 for family coverage annually
401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6%
Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid in full

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Amber Holmes

+1 303 410 2750

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