Operations Trainee

Launch Your Aerospace Career as an Operations Trainee

Build the aircraft of tomorrow. Gain hands-on experience. Start your career in aerospace today.

Location: Savannah, GA | Pay Rate: $19.29/hour | Schedule: 1st Shift (4am - 5pm)

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to hire an Operations Trainee for an exciting entry-level opportunity in aircraft manufacturing. This is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop valuable technical skills, and become part of a team that plays a direct role in building aircraft.

About the Role

As an Operations Trainee , you will receive hands-on training in aircraft manufacturing processes while working alongside experienced production professionals. Under direct supervision, you will learn and perform a variety of structural assembly operations and gradually take on more responsibility as your skills and experience grow.

This position is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong mechanical aptitude who enjoys hands-on work, pays close attention to detail, and is interested in building a long-term career in the aerospace industry.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

As part of the production team, you will:

• Perform aircraft structural assembly tasks under specific instruction and guidance.

• Fit detail parts and learn basic drilling and riveting operations.

• Use basic mechanic hand tools and equipment, including pneumatic drills, rivet guns, countersinks, reamers, files, and related tools.

• Align and assemble components using holding fixtures, pins, clamps, and fasteners.

• Read and learn to interpret work orders, blueprints, and specification sheets to determine work requirements and sequence of operations.

• Ensure parts and completed work meet manufacturing instructions and Quality Control requirements.

• Observe and assist experienced team members to become familiar with aircraft parts and assemblies.

• Progressively work with less supervision as knowledge, skills, and experience are gained.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and an interest in hands-on technical work.

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

• Ability to read and comprehend basic documents and instructions.

• Ability to read a scale and perform basic shop math.

• Basic computer and keyboarding skills.

• Professional attitude and strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Ability to meet demanding production schedules.

• Commitment to good housekeeping and safe work practices.

• Ability to lift and transport objects weighing up to 40 pounds.

• Must be available to work any shift.

Preferred Qualifications - Must have Painting Experience

• Enrollment in a Technical Aviation program preferred.

• Previous exposure to aircraft manufacturing, structural assembly, mechanics, machining, or other hands-on technical environments is a plus.

• Familiarity with personal computer-based software.

• Experience using basic hand or pneumatic tools is helpful but not required.

Ready to Build Your Future?

If you are mechanically minded, eager to learn, and ready to turn your interest in hands-on work into a career in aerospace, we want to hear from you.

Apply today for the Operations Trainee position with PDS Tech Commercial and take the first step toward building what's next in aerospace.

Your aerospace career starts here.

Pay Details: $19.29 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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