Aerostructures Sealant Application Specialist

Can you turn a spec into a flawless seal?

At Chipton-Ross, we’re placing multiple specialists on a full-time contract in North Charleston, SC. Your mission: protect aircraft integrity by translating instructions into precise sealing, bonding, and assembly work—every time.

Why this work matters

Fuel tanks and structural joints demand exacting workmanship. Your attention to detail keeps systems airworthy and safe.

Your impact

• Interpret English-language drawings, specifications, and detailed work instructions to execute routine production assembly on structural/mechanical assemblies, subassemblies, and aircraft systems.
• Apply sealants per specification on surfaces and within fuel tanks; perform in-tank sealing and structural sealing; wash fuel tanks to process standards.
• Install aircraft components such as panels with precision fit and finish.
• Perform bond and ground measurements to validate compliance.
• Safely operate ladders and mechanical lifts including tiger and snorkel lifts.
• Consistently uphold rigorous safety practices and regulatory compliance.

What sets you up for success

• 6+ months experience with software tools (internet navigation, email, Microsoft Suite, and/or specialized applications).
• 6+ months following detailed instructions and reading blueprints/drawings/specs in English.
• 6+ months in an advanced manufacturing, technical, or mechanical environment using hand, power, and pneumatic tools.
• 6+ months applying chemical solvents, sealants, coatings, primers, adhesives, paints, and special finishes.
• Comfort looking up, reading, and comprehending technical documentation in English.

Physical capability

• Qualified to work in confined spaces (training/certification provided).
• Lift/carry up to 35 lbs.
• Physically able to perform head/neck flexion and extension, rotation, overhead reach, handling, kneeling, bending at the waist, twisting, standing, walking, climbing/balancing (stairs, ladders, poles, scaffolding, inclined surfaces), crawling, and crouching/squatting.

Background and education

• High School diploma/GED with typically 1+ year related experience; or a combination of education (vocational school/Associate) and experience.
• Education must be accredited.

Work schedule

• Full-time contract.
• Variable shift required: 1st, 2nd, or 3rd.