Senior Aircraft Structures Technician

Overview

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Senior Aircraft Structures Technician

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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
• Premium contributions for health coverage (medical, dental, vision) with HSA contributions
• 401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6%
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid in full

Amber Holmes