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Wichita, Kansas Job ID 2025-15396 Category Manufacturing Post Date Sep. 13, 2025
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Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.

Join Spirit AeroSystems and build the future of flight.

Why Apply?

  • Very competitive starting pay, with higher rates for candidates bringing additional years of relevant experience. Also opportunities for overtime and shift differentials.
  • $5,000 annual Kansas Aviation Tax Credit.
  • Paid training and promotion opportunities. 
  • Hands-on aerospace manufacturing on world-class commercial aircraft.
  • Full benefits start on day one and include medical, dental, vision, and more! 

What You’ll Do

  • Assemble, install, seal, rig, and inspect aircraft structures and components. 
  • Use hand and power tools (drilling, riveting, bucking) daily. 
  • Read and follow drawings, specifications, and work instructions. 
  • Cross-train in multiple disciplines (assembly, inspection, sealing). 
  • Contribute to a safe, high-quality, and team-oriented environment. 

What is Required

  • 6+ months in aircraft sheet metal OR equivalent transferable skills with hand and power tools (must be reflected on resume).  
  • Comfortable working on concrete floors, uneven surfaces, in confined spaces, or at heights. 
  • Physically able to lift, squat, kneel, and crawl throughout an 8-hour shift. 
  • Willing to work any shift and overtime when needed. 
  • Must complete the WorkKeys Assessment (can be done after interview) or provide previous results. 

Perks That Set Us Apart

  • Kansas Aviation Tax Credit = Take advantage of this perk!
  • Paid training and certifications (no aerospace background required!)
  • Strong Wichita roots + global aerospace leader. 

Apply today and start your career with Spirit AeroSystems!
Help us keep the world flying while building your future. 

Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

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Your Benefits

No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.

  • Generous company match to your 401(k).
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
  • Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
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These programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other conditions, which may differ for employees of certain subsidiaries or business units, or union-represented employees depending on bargaining agreement terms. If this information conflicts with the program documents, the latter shall control. This material is informational only.

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