Structures Technician

Your Mission at Virgin Galactic Virgin Galactic is seeking a highly motivated Structures Technician to support our Manufacturing team in Mesa.  Guided by our values, “Safety Above All”, we proactively manage the risks inherent in human spaceflight through our daily actions in the design and assembly efforts.   Primary tasks will be associated with the unique bonding and assembly processes used in the production of our spaceships air frame and installation and check-out of aircraft systems. This position will involve setting up assembly fixturing, drilling, fay sealing, wet fastener installation, trimming/fitting of components, and other dynamic and exciting spacecraft manufacturing operations. Focus on timeliness and execution of tasks and deliverables every day. Support the company strategy by holding ourselves and one another accountable for getting the work done.  Work Schedule:   4/10 Onsite Monday through Thursday Night Shift (4:00pm – 2:30am) Potential Future Work Schedules 4/10 Onsite Monday through Thursday Day Shift (6:00am – 4:30pm)  4/10 Onsite Thursday through Sunday Day Shift (6:00am – 4:30pm)  Responsibilities  Fabricate and Assemble Composite parts and assemblies of varying complexities and sizes  Ability to safely and correctly Utilize Shop Tools/Machinery to include drills, die grinder, and calipers  Ability to safely and correctly drill a variety of hole sizes in both composite and metal structures, including composite/metal stack-ups  Hands-on with multiple fastener types including, but not limited to; Hi-Lite, Hi-Lok, Composi-Lok   Hands‐on aircraft manufacturing with either/both composite and metallic airframes  Adhere to set directions and guidelines from team leader to support collaboration across teams to complete project  Assist in supporting the manufacturing team in installation, design, development, and testing   Adhere to assembly instructions to ensure accurate completion of complex project assemblies   Continuously practice safety behavior and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) awareness/prevention; adhere to regulatory protocols and rules  Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks  Required Skills and Experience   High School Diploma or equivalent   Minimum of two years of experience as a technician in an aerospace or equivalent high-reliability field    Experience with hands‐on aircraft manufacturing with composite and/or metallic airframes  Aircraft fabrication and assembly or equivalent experience  Demonstrated ability to use computer applications to follow manufacturing work instructions    Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and/or models on paper or digital Preferred Skills and Experience   Knowledge of applying current manufacturing practices and willingness to learn cutting edge spacecraft manufacturing techniques and /or Airframe & Power plant (A&P) training   Understanding and familiarity…