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$30k – $46k per year
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In office (Duluth)

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026.

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Cirrus Aircraft is an American manufacturer of personal and business aircraft headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, producing the SR20, SR22 and SR22T piston aircraft and the SF50 Vision Jet. Founded in 1984, it has been owned by the Chinese state-backed AVIC general aviation group since 2011 and runs manufacturing in Duluth and Grand Forks, a customer and training campus in Knoxville at Alcoa, Tennessee, and sites in Arizona and Michigan. It hires assemblers, machinists, finishers and quality inspectors on several shifts, as well as engineers, sourcing managers, flight instructors and production flight test pilots.

Overview

As a Production Technician in Composites or Assembly, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks that are pivotal to building a plane or jet. As a technician you will be learning to use a variety of hand tools and use of pneumatic fixtures to assemble parts. The role requires flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to learn new skills as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Learn about Assembler role and Cirrus processes
  • Develop early skills in how to inspect, build and install aircraft components
  • Start reading and understanding engineering drawing and specifications
  • Learn about parts, parts fit, clearance, alignment, and functional performance complies with design requirements to gain confidence and familiarity
  • Understand importance of cleaning, set up and use of bonding, drilling, and holding fixtures
  • Begin skills in installing rivets, screws and bolts, using appropriate tools
  • Identify and learn routes for wires, cables and tubing
  • Grow skills in Torques hardware and fitting, practicing various tools and test equipment
  • Learn to understand, follow and properly document aircraft build instructions
  • Wears personal protective equipment as required and may include a respirator
  • Learns to mix and apply adhesives, resins, and sealants per instructions
  • Maintains a clear and organized workstation to department standards

Qualifications

Required
  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Knowledge of basic tools and uses good judgment when selecting the proper tool for the job.
Preferred
  • Ability to read blueprints and drawings and able to calculate dimensions within a thousandth of an inch, preferred.
  • Auto/marine mechanic and collision repair: Ability to work on auto/marine items to remove and install components.
  • Assembly: Perform basic assembly tasks, such as installing parts and hardware, as required following specific instructions.
  • Low/Medium volume Manufacturing: Slower manufacturing settings where some hands-on assembly is required.
  • High Volume Manufacturing: High volume manufacturing settings that are more station based or automation is used to produce the product.
  • Military: Guard, Reserves and active military experience in a non-mechanical discipline.
  • Surface Preparation: Prep surfaces for adhesives by cleaning, sanding, and masking areas to ensure proper adhesion.
  • Carpentry skills: Fine detail carpentry building such as furniture, cabinets, etc.
  • Construction/DIY: Building, framing, construction, etc. as well as detailed major home repair.
  • Plumbing: Installing and torquing flared fittings such as fuel, oil and hydraulic. Also experience within the plumbing trade.
  • General aircraft knowledge: Knowledge of working around aircraft with specific experience such as obtaining a pilot’s license, multiple experiences flying in small aircraft, military working on and around aircraft but not maintenance related, etc.
  • Fast paced environments: Work environments like quick oil change, tire change, line cooks, fast food, health care, etc.

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
  • Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
  • Well-being: Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
  • 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
  • PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
  • Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
  • Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
  • Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
  • Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations
These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Other Duties Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.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.

Pay Range

Salary Range: USD $15.84/Hr. - USD $23.77/Hr.

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