SkillBridge Military Intern - Aircraft Assembler

About the role

In this role, you will undergo an eight (8) to twelve (12) week comprehensive training period to develop the skills necessary for assembling and installing various mechanical, structural, and hydraulic components on aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks such as cutting, drilling, riveting, and fitting to complete assemblies and wing buildups, ensuring precise alignment of multiple parts
• Apply sealing, bonding agents, and other liquid adhesives according to specifications to ensure secure and durable assemblies
• Use a variety of power and hand tools, including aircraft mechanic tools, electric and pneumatic drills, and measuring instruments like calipers, micrometers, and tension meters
• Conduct precise operations in closed bays, such as drilling, reaming, shooting/bucking fasteners, and installing hi-locks
• Load and unload completed assemblies, while carefully handling the valuable components

Requirements

The responsibilities for which you will be trained may include (but are not limited to):

Qualifications

• Currently active-duty military and with command approval to participate in DoD's SkillBridge program
• Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification

Skills

Willingness to learn new skill sets
Basic mechanical skills, familiarity with tools preferred.
Experience with general automotive repairs, service or mechanical projects is helpful

Benefits

We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one.

Pay

Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

Extensive total rewards package including pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one.

Textron Aviation

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career.

Company Information

We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one.

Application Information

Your success is our success. Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.