Join the Piper Team

 Piper’s worldwide headquarters is based in beautiful Vero Beach, FL., – located just a few miles from the Atlantic Coast. We are the largest private employer in Indian River County and offer exciting and enriching careers. We aim to be the best. So it’s only natural that we strive to recruit the best people in and to give you every opportunity to become even better. After all, ours is a company that never stands still. That’s why we provide a supportive team-working environment in which each individual’s needs are respected. No matter what role you’re in, you’ll help us make the most of our business. And we’ll help you make the most of your career. So, make Piper Aircraft your ultimate destination. Together, we’ll go further than you ever thought possible. 

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Piper Aircraft is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law. Are you a current Piper Employee? If yes, click here.

Current openings:

Subassembler  (Full Time)
Department: All Openings, Manufacturing - Experienced

Subassembler compensation range (based on experience level) $18- $27/hr

Subassembler I($18/hr-$19/hr)

• Drill out and rivet aircraft parts and subassemblies, including those requiring use of small, portable assembly tools.
• Assemble aircraft system parts and accessories using common fasteners such as rivets, nuts, bolts, washers and other hardware.
• Apply sealants, adhesives, corrosion preventive materials and other compounds as necessary.
• Maintain the department’s compliance with Piper QAM/QIM and FAA requirements.
• Rework discrepancies as necessary.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to improve the team’s performance including schedule delivery, reduction of late work, elimination of quality defects & scrap, increasing productivity and generating cost reductions.
• Partner with senior teammates within career path to receive and share practical knowledge for proper training to perform necessary job functions and requirements in order to attain satisfactory levels of performance and production effectivity.
• Adhere and maintain all departmental compliance requirements such as Safety, Environmental Protection, FOD and Tool Control, 5S and other assigned programs.
• Perform duties as assigned by supervisor.

Subassembler II($20/hr-$22/hr)

• Drill out, countersink, dimple, ream and chamfer holes, using drills, drill presses, ERCO machines, reamers, and other assembly tools.
•  Assemble and test hydraulic system components, install bearings on hinges and flight control system sector assemblies. 
• Assemble a wide variety of aircraft parts such as fuel tanks, gear doors, rib assemblies, seat frames, tail cone skins, wing tips, etc.
•  Inspect and buy off own work using Piper inspection certifications, including torque requirements.
• Ability to and willingness to receive and share practical knowledge, train, and mentor teammates within career path to perform necessary job functions and requirements in order to attain satisfactory levels of performance and production effectivity.
• Adhere, maintain and assist teammates within career path to all departmental compliance requirements such as Safety, Environmental Protection, FOD and Tool Control, 5S and other assigned programs.
• Perform duties of lower graded position within Career Path and other duties as assigned by supervision.

Subassembler III($23/hr-$26/hr)

• Drill out, countersink, dimple, ream and chamfer holes using drills, drill presses, reamers, and other assembly tools for complex aircraft parts such as cockpit canopies, pedestal assemblies, heat exchangers, engine cowls, and seat assemblies.
• Assemble aircraft parts requiring a high level of precision such as nose & main landing gears, flight control columns, T-bars, rudder pedals, instrument panels, inertial separators.
• Conduct training cross training of Team Members to attain acceptable levels of performance.
•  Support continuous improvement efforts to improve the team’s performance including schedule delivery, reduction of late work, elimination of quality defects & scrap, increasing productivity and generating cost reductions.
• Ability to and willingness to receive and share practical knowledge, train, cross-train and mentor teammates within career path to perform necessary job functions and requirements in order to attain satisfactory levels of performance and production effectivity.
• Adhere, maintain, assist and train teammates within career path to all departmental compliance requirements such as Safety, Environmental Protection, FOD and Tool Control, 5S and other assigned programs.
• Perform duties of lower graded position within Career Path and other duties as assigned by supervision.

Senior Subassembler($27)

• Build complex and intricate assemblies and subassemblies requiring critical drilling, reaming, fitting, trimming with minimal quality defects at a high productivity rate.
• Interact with Team Members & Piper’s Manufacturing Support Teams as well as vendors, equipment suppliers, etc. when appropriate.
• Rework major discrepancies as necessary. Performs Material Review Board and Standard repairs when needed. Assist in troubleshooting parts issues with the department or on the assembly lines when needed.
• Inspect and buying off own and other Team Member’s work using Piper inspection certifications.
• Provide assistance when required during new product development, design, build and testing.
• Acting as a technical liaison between Team Members & Piper’s Manufacturing Support Teams as well as vendors, equipment suppliers, etc when appropriate.
• Assist with root cause and corrective action of nonconforming material in order to reduce defects and scrap material.
• Assist in continuous improvement efforts to enhance the team’s performance including reduction of late work, elimination of quality defects & scrap, productivity improvement initiatives and cost reductions.
• Interface within the department to resolve quality concerns in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Perform audits of areas within the department as required to maintain compliance with all FAA and Piper operational requirements. Initiate related operational process or procedural corrective action, or request additional assistance from leadership or other support teams where necessary.
• Serves as lead with the ability to guide and willingness to receive and share practical knowledge, train, cross-train and mentor teammates within career path to perform necessary job functions and requirements in order to attain satisfactory levels of performance and production effectivity.
• Adhere, maintain, assist and train teammates within career path to all departmental compliance requirements such as Safety, Environmental Protection, FOD and Tool Control, 5S and other assigned programs.
• Perform audits of areas within the department as required to maintain compliance with all FAA and Piper operational requirements. Initiate related operational process or procedural corrective action, or request additional assistance from leadership or other support teams where necessary.
• Perform duties of lower graded position within Career Path and other duties as assigned by supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

·       High school diploma or equivalent

·       Related subassembler experience requirements:

o   Subassembler I: ≤ 1 year of experience

o   Subassembler II:  ≥ 2 - 3 years of experience

o   Subassembler III: ≥ 3 - 4 years of experience

o   Senior Subassembler: ≥ 5 years of experience

·       Ability to work scheduled shift and hours, including overtime

·       Ability to work with minimal supervision

·       Use of hand and power tools as required

·       Follow all safety procedures

·       Ability to demonstrate sound judgement and effective communication skills (written and verbal).

Adhere to Piper Drawings, Process Specifications (PPS) and other manufacturing instructions

Piper Benefits Overview

Core Health Benefits:

·        Medical

·        Dental

·        Vision

Piper Provided Benefits (Basic):

·        Basic Life

·        Accidental Death & Dismemberment

·        Short-Term Disability (STD)

·        Long-Term Disability (LTD)

·        Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

·        Tuition Reimbursement

·        16 days of PTO (Paid Time Off)

·        11 company holidays

Voluntary Benefits:

·        Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & DCA)

·        Supplemental Life Insurance

·        Long-Term Disability (LTD Buy- Up)

·        Accident Plan

·        Critical Illness

·        Universal Life (Whole Life Policy)

·        Hospital StayPay

   Preferred Legal Plan