Experimental Tooling and Finishing

Job Summary:

The Cirrus Research & Development (R&D) team is tasked with the development of new components and technologies intended for evaluation on next generation aircraft. The primary responsibility of the Research & Development (R&D) Tooling and Finishing Technician will be to assemble and install parts and systems as well as fabricate components using varied processes and methods. This role requires constant learning of new methods and the application of new industry technologies. The individual must be self-motivated, have a high degree of integrity, strong verbal skills, and be comfortable working with a highly diverse cross functional team.

Essential Duties:

• Possess a broad skillset used to assemble precision aircraft parts
• Able to perform light primer application, surface filler preparation and shaping, familiar with single stage and base/clear application, sanding and buffing, adding vinyl striping and interior assembly/disassembly.
• Work from mental concepts, verbal instructions, hand-sketches, or blueprints
• Possess strong creative mind and extreme attention to detail
• Envision the full process of the build – layout through installation
• Safely use hand and power tools – HVLP paint guns, grit blast booth, spray/brush adhesives and small general tools.
• Collaborate with a wide audience to develop technologies and designs
• Possess a solid understanding of general airplane architecture including airframe, powerplant, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• This position may be tasked with leading a small diverse group of technicians

This opportunity is located in Duluth, Minnesota. As the home to our corporate headquarters, Duluth is a four-season city on the western tip of Lake Superior and was voted “Best Town” by Outside Magazine. The splendor of the largest freshwater lake in the world offers a multitude of outdoor activities for adventure or rejuvenation. The North Shore lifestyle is known its year-round activities, including bicycle and snowmobile trails, kayaking, rock climbing, fishing, hiking, golfing, sailing and skiing. And as a top employer in the area, Cirrus Aircraft was recently named “Best Overall Large Company to Work for in the Northland” and “Best Workplace Culture” by the Duluth News Tribune readers.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.