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Aircraft Assembly Associate

WACO Aircraft
Battle Creek, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/9/2025 CLOSED ON 1/6/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aircraft Assembly Associate position at WACO Aircraft?

Who we are?

Welcome to DIMOR Group – Where Aviation Legacy Meets Innovation.

Headquartered in Battle Creek, Michigan, DIMOR Group is a global aviation powerhouse redefining excellence across the skies. Our dynamic portfolio includes:

  • WACO Aircraft – the world’s only manufacturer of hand-built, 1930s-style biplanes, crafted with unmatched precision and timeless elegance.
  • Centennial Aircraft Services – a certified FAA Part-145 Repair Station, specializing in everything from vintage restorations to modern avionics and engine upgrades.
  • JUNKERS Aircraft – our newest innovation, producing the ultra-light, sleek A50 made of iconic corrugated aluminum and equipped with a ballistic parachute – a perfect fusion of heritage and high-tech safety.

With a growing footprint across the Americas, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland, we are committed to setting new benchmarks in craftsmanship, performance, and customer experience. At DIMOR Group, we’re not just building aircraft — we’re building the future of aviation. Join us and be part of our team elevating aviation to new heights.

We are seeking an Aircraft Assembly Associate for our Battle Creek, Michigan campus. Join a Legacy. Lead with Precision.

What You’ll Do:

At WACO Aircraft, we’re not just assembling airplanes — we’re crafting aviation legends by hand. As the world’s only manufacturer of 1930s-style biplanes, and a proud member of the DIMOR Group, we blend classic craftsmanship with cutting-edge precision. From restoring timeless aircraft to engineering modern light-sport planes like the Junkers A50, our team brings dreams to life in the skies. We're looking for hands-on, detail-driven Aircraft Assembly Associates who want to take their skills to new heights. If you take pride in your work, love working with your hands, and are ready to be part of something bigger — this is your runway.

You will:

Component Assembly

  • Assemble aircraft components including wings, fuselage sections, control surfaces, and landing gear.
  • Follow detailed blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions with precision.
  • Install fasteners, brackets, wiring harnesses, and structural elements.

System Integration

  • Connect vital aircraft systems: avionics, hydraulics, electrical, and fuel.
  • Conduct functionality tests and inspections to ensure top-notch performance and safety.

Quality First

  • Perform inspections at key stages to identify defects and ensure flawless assembly.
  • Maintain accurate records of processes and quality checks.

Safety & Compliance

  • Always follow strict safety protocols and wear proper PPE.
  • Stay compliant with FAA regulations and internal procedures.
  • Actively participate in safety meetings and initiatives.

Tools & Equipment

  • Use hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment with skill and accuracy.
  • Report malfunctions or tool issues promptly to keep production on track.

Teamwork & Communication

  • Collaborate closely with engineers, supervisors, and fellow technicians.
  • Communicate clearly and professionally to resolve issues and keep things moving.
  • Contribute ideas that improve processes and quality.

What You Bring:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Strong attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship
  • Ability to reading and interpreting engineering drawings and blueprints
  • Team player with solid communication skills
  • Physically capable of lifting and moving large components
  • Adaptable and focused in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferred:

  • Technical training in aircraft assembly
  • Hold an Airframe and Powerplant License
  • Experience working with aircraft or in the aerospace industry.
  • Familiarity with aviation safety and FAA compliance

Why You’ll love WACO Classic Aircraft Corporation:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance after 30 days
  • 401(k) with up to 5% company match, 100% vested immediately
  • Company-paid Life Insurance, plus Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Sick Days after 90 days
  • A collaborative work culture in a highly motivated, hands-on environment
  • Unique opportunity to work on legacy aircraft and cutting-edge LSA designs
  • Career development opportunities where your voice matters

Take Your Career to New Heights.

This isn’t just another assembly job — it’s your chance to be part of an iconic legacy and help create aircraft that are as thrilling to build as they are to fly.

Apply now and be part of aviation history.
www.wacoaircraft.com

Legal Note

Waco Classic Aircraft is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20

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