Fuselage Integration Structural Mechanic

Location: Tulsa, OK / Wichita, KS

Duration: Long Term Project

A day in the life

You start your shift with the day’s build plan in hand—verifying drawings, reviewing work instructions, and staging precision tools. By mid-morning, you’re deep into fuselage integration: aligning skins and frames, performing multilayer layups, and executing seal, rig, and fit checks to ensure every structural component meets spec. After lunch, you pivot to bench work and pressure/vacuum testing, recording results and flagging any discrepancies. You wrap up by lubricating equipment, checking coolant levels, and handing off a clean, organized work area so production keeps flowing without interruption.

What you’ll do

• Assemble, install, seal, rig, and inspect aircraft structural components and systems using engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Execute fuselage integration and perform multilayer layup on aircraft structures.
• Build and install structural components, subassemblies, doors, and related aircraft systems.
• Conduct precision bench assembly, sealing operations, and pressure/vacuum testing.
• Use precision measuring instruments, shop math, and specialized tooling to complete assemblies.
• Perform functional testing and verify fit, form, and function of parts and assemblies.
• Identify, document, and escalate discrepancies against engineering and quality standards.
• Complete routine equipment care, including lubrication and coolant checks.
• Maintain schedule adherence and support continuous manufacturing flow.
• Assist with training and cross-training teammates in assembly and inspection techniques.
• Follow all safety procedures, manufacturing standards, and quality requirements.

Your toolkit

• 7+ years of aircraft assembly experience, including hands-on fuselage integration.
• Required experience with multilayer layup.
• Deep knowledge of aircraft structural assembly and installation methods.
• Background in sealing, precision bench assembly, and structural component installation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical work instructions.
• Familiarity with precision measuring tools and inspection techniques.
• Ability to pass the required plate test.

Work conditions

• Flexibility to work any shift, overtime, and weekends as assigned.
• Ability to stand and work for the entire shift.
• Personal toolbox required; bring it on the 4th day of training.
• Commitment to all manufacturing safety and quality procedures.

Preferred proficiencies

• Machine Building/Assembling
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Pneumatics Experience
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Mechanical Assembly Skills
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance
• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Blueprint Reading