Team Leader Aircraft Structures

Pilatus is hiring a Team Leader Aircraft Structures to join our aircraft completions team in Broomfield, CO. In this position, you will be responsible for directing, supporting, and assisting an assigned team in the fabrication and/or installation of aircraft structural modifications. You will also inspect all structures work accomplished by the team to ensure compliance with established specifications, regulations, and quality standards. Take your career to the next level by joining Pilatus Business Aircraft!

Pilatus is hiring for the following shift:

• Monday - Friday, 3:30pm - 12:30am

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Leads team of structural technicians and ensures completion of assigned project aircraft within allotted time frame and budget
• Installs, modifies, and fabricates aircraft structural assemblies and associated components in accordance with engineering drawings, and VV specifications closely aligned with AC43.13-1B
• Trains, instructs, and orients new team members in associated work assignments to meet production requirements
• Performs inspections of incoming parts and aircraft incoming and outgoing inspections
• Ensures work is performed to the highest degree of safety and quality standards per FAA regulations
• Maintains required records and completes work order tasks in a timely manner
• Verifies that all technical data utilized is applicable and of current release
• Performs supervisory responsibilities for a team of assigned technicians, including time card and time off approvals and annual performance reviews
• Ensures that work accomplished meets customer specifications, established quality standards, and procedures and reports any deviation to appropriate personnel

Other Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintains cleanliness and upkeep of shop equipment, tools, hangar, and work areas
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director System Integration
• Regular attendance and willingness to work overtime as required

Skills/Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum 5 years of experience with structural fabrication and integration on PC-12 and PC-24 or similar aircraft
• FAA Airframe License required, A P preferred
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and Tech Data
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and uphold high standards of accuracy and quality
• Proficiency in general computer use and MS Office software, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Must meet the criteria of a U.S. person as defined under ITAR 22 CFR 120.62

What We Offer

• 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
• 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
• Tuition assistance available annually after the first year

The salary range for this position is $31.00 - 45.00 per hour depending on experience. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd was founded in Broomfield, Colorado in 1996. Pilatusrsquo; new 118,000 square foot facility is custom-designed to conduct aircraft interior and exterior completions for all PC-12 NGX and PC-24 aircraft delivering to North and South America. This new completions center consolidates the operations Pilatus has performed at the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport for over 20 years.
With over 3,000 employees and about 200 apprentices at its headquarters in Stans, Switzerland and completion center in Broomfield, Colorado, the Pilatus family unites people from over 40 countries. We offer a secure, innovative, international, and sustainable work environment. Courage, vision, and outstanding performance have made us a strong company. Our culture is shaped by a high level of quality awareness, close customer relationships, and a high degree of employee commitment.
Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.