UAV Aircraft Assembler II
Location: Dayton / Miamisburg, OH
Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Reports to: Production Supervisor
Travel: Approximately 0%
Clearance: N/A
Requirement: Must be a U.S. citizen
ABOUT HAWTHORN AERO
Hawthorn Aero delivers mission-ready manufacturing solutions built to meet the speed, scale, and reliability demands of today’s missions. Through a partner-first approach, we accelerate development, enable cost-efficient production, and ensure rate-ready execution from concept through high-rate manufacturing.
We combine early-stage design and development with low-rate prototype builds to de-risk programs and accelerate transition to production. Our team applies advanced airframe manufacturing techniques alongside robust integration services across 150,000 square feet of manufacturing space in Miamisburg, Ohio. Hawthorn Aero is AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certified.
POSITION SUMMARY
Hawthorn Aero is seeking a UAV Aircraft Assembler II who independently assembles aircraft structures and systems within a defined production scope while maintaining quality and schedule expectations. This role includes the tasks and responsibilities of UAV Aircraft Assembler I.
This role involves working closely with engineers, production technicians, and operations teams to support multiple programs and value streams.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assemble aircraft structures and sub-assemblies to released engineering drawings.
• Perform drilling, reaming, fastening, torquing, and sealing operations independently.
• Install production-released mechanical and system components.
• Route and secure tubing, hoses, and cables per defined standards.
• Conduct in-process inspections and identify non-conformances.
• Maintain accurate as-built documentation and part traceability.
• Execute standard work to meet takt time and schedule requirements.
• Maintain FOD, safety, and quality standards.
• Perform UAV Aircraft Assembler I duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of aircraft, aerospace, or automotive manufacturing experience.
• Proficient in reading drawings, work instructions, and torque requirements.
• Comfortable working independently in a production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Preferred: technical training or equivalent.
• Preferred: composite or metallic airframe assembly experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift or carry up to 50 pounds, push or pull up to 100 lbs. The employee will be required to use material handling equipment to transport, rig and move equipment and tools. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief cover note to:
937.912.3250
Please include “UAV Aircraft Assembler II” in the subject line. Hawthorn Aero is an equal opportunity employer.