Senior Aircraft Fabricator

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Aircraft Fabricator to support ongoing flight operations. This role encompasses full-cycle fabrication—from raw material to finished, coated component—including precision metalworking, structural assembly, and aerospace-grade surface finishing. The ideal candidate combines strong manual fabrication skills with proven experience in corrosion control, priming, and top-coating of aluminum structures.

• →Fabricate, assemble, and install aircraft structural and mechanical components per engineering drawings, technical orders, and flight-test requirements
• →Perform precision sheet metal work: layout, cutting, forming, drilling, peening, and riveting
• →Fabricate custom brackets, fittings, and mechanical hardware using manual machines (e.g., Bridgeport mill, analog lathe)
• →Conduct surface preparation and finishing in accordance with FAA and OEM standards, including:
• →Degreasing, abrading, and chemical etching of aluminum substrates, application of Alodine
• →Spraying or brushing epoxy primers and polyurethane topcoats
• →Support flight-test operations when required: rapid fabrication, modification, and in-situ finishing of test articles at field locations
• →Conduct self-inspections and coordinate with QA to verify structural integrity, coating quality, and dimensional accuracy
• →Maintain tools, fixtures, and 5S-compliant workspaces; adhere to safety, environmental, and security protocols

• Minimum 3–5 years of verifiable experience in aircraft fabrication, structural repair, or related aviation manufacturing
• Demonstrated proficiency with manual fabrication tools and equipment (e.g., rivet guns, brakes, shears, drill presses)
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and work from analog technical documentation (blueprints, sketches, work cards)
• Knowledge of aircraft metals, corrosion control principles, and basic composite repair
• Hands-on experience with aircraft surface finishing processes, including Alodine application, epoxy priming, and polyurethane top-coating
• Commitment to safety, documentation, regulatory compliance (FAA Part 43/91), and environmental standards
• U.S. citizenship required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
• Willingness and flexibility to travel infrequently (up to ~20 days/year) to support flight testing

• FAA Airframe Rating (A&P)
• Military airframe training and/or experience —especially those with structural/fabrication, corrosion control, or flight-test support roles
• Hands-on experience with analog lathe operations (turning, facing, threading, tapering)
• Proficiency with Bridgeport-type vertical milling machines for precision machining of brackets, fittings, and custom hardware
• Prior work in MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) or production fabrication environments

At Calspan, we promote an environment that empowers employees and encourages innovation. Our management team enables a strong sense of teamwork with each endeavor, where successes are shared and lessons are learned. The company’s talent brand, “Be Calspan”, incorporates our company values to Be Inclusive, Accountable, and Innovative and our commitment to drive every individual to - Be Developed, Be Balanced, Be Connected, Be Community and Be Recognized. Our culture promotes a positive atmosphere and competitive can-do method of action.