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Overview

Virgin Galactic is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Structures Instructor to support our Training and Development team in Mesa, Arizona. The role involves educating and preparing team members for the unique bonding and assembly processes used in the production of flight assets.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver engaging training programs focused on composite and metallic airframe assembly processes.
  • Instill high confidence in the use of precision measuring equipment, gap mapping and shimming.
  • Instruct team members on the correct and safe use of shop tools and machinery, including hand drills, automatic drilling units, die grinders, riveting tools.
  • Teach proper drilling techniques for composite and metal structures, including stack-ups of dissimilar materials.
  • Provide training on the installation and removal of various fastener types.
  • Educate trainees on reading and interpreting technical drawings and digital models.
  • Ensure trainees understand and adhere to safety protocols, including Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention.
  • Assess trainee performance and provide constructive feedback to ensure mastery of skills.
  • Collaborate with team leaders and other instructors to continuously improve training content and delivery methods.
  • Maintain accurate training records and support certification processes as required.
  • Serve as a technical resource for troubleshooting and repair concepts during training sessions.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of three years of experience in aircraft fabrication and assembly or equivalent industry experience.
  • Strong hands-on background in precision manufacturing environments.
  • Proficient in using and teaching specialized tools and equipment for aircraft assembly and repair.
  • Ability to clearly explain technical concepts and procedures to diverse audiences.
  • Skilled in using computer applications to deliver and track training programs.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

  • Location: Mesa, Arizona.
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How this job compares in Mesa, AZ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Mesa, AZ currently run a median of $33/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$35/hr across 16 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Mesa, AZ

We're tracking 50 other active welding openings in Mesa, AZ right now, from 41 different employers. 29 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 495 other active welding openings from 292 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Mesa, or widen the search to Arizona.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are EZARC (18), Sundt Construction (15), and U-Haul (9). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are El Mirage at $38/hr, Waddell at $34/hr, and Mesa at $33/hr. Mesa is among them.

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