Military Fellowship Program: Structural Technician
About the role
SNC's Military Fellowship Program partners with programs such as SkillBridge and Hiring Our Heroes to provide fellowship opportunities to service members transitioning to the civilian workforce. These fellowships include up to six months of on-the-job industry training for eligible service members. During this time, participants gain valuable work experience in the civilian sector and build professional networks as they prepare for their transition to full-time civilian work.
Responsibilities
- Using your skills and expertise to assist with assembling and/or creating major assembly structures and minor part-fitting operations such as filing, sawing, burring, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling and reaming.
- Helping to align parts on jigs and aerospace vehicles using templates and fixtures.
- Measuring parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions.
Requirements
- Currently serving as active duty military and be eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Familiarity with applicable technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals and/or publications; ability to complete installations per technical drawings while maintaining edge distance and pitch.
- Exposure to structure assembly and minor part fitting techniques.
- Ability to install various fasteners such as rivets and hi-locks.
- Basic understanding repair and refinishing such as airframe corrosion removal, as applicable.
Qualifications
- We prefer candidates with a background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, NASA or US Military.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required.
Skills
- Technical aptitude and experience in structure assembly and minor part fitting.
- Strong attention to detail and precision.
- Ability to follow technical drawings and specifications.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
- Life insurance.
- 3 weeks paid time off.
- Tuition reimbursement.
Pay
Estimated Starting Salary Range: $22.95 - $31.56. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications.
Schedule
Details on the schedule are not specified in the posting.
Sierra Nevada Company (SNC)
Sierra Nevada Company (SNC) delivers customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies.
Company Culture
This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs. SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.