Aircraft sheet metal tech

SUMMARY

The Sheet Metal Technicians are an integral part of our Return to Service team. Their experience, practical knowledge, creativity, and problem‑solving skills will ensure that the aircraft are assembled in accordance with applicable documentation.

• Provide aircraft sheet metal fabrication, disassembly, and reassembly tasks as assigned using all common and special purpose aircraft maintenance tools and test equipment.
• Repair sheet metal and composite structures.
• Diagnose and repair aircraft components.
• Prepare and apply various aircraft finishes.
• Read blueprints, interpret schematics, complex technical diagrams, and drawings.
• Trim parts as required.
• Maintain system components.
• Verify cable tension.
• Assess damage and corrosion of aircraft structures.
• Repair, replace, and modify sheet metal and/or composite structures.
• Operate aircraft towing equipment in towing operations.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections on aircraft and aircraft systems and subsystems.
• Operate and service ground support equipment.
• Ensure the work accomplished on any aircraft or component is in compliance with applicable airworthiness standards and OEM instructions.
• Ensure the work accomplished on any aircraft or component is in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure the work accomplished on any aircraft or component is in compliance with regulated safety standards.
• Ensure that all replacement parts are inspected, eligible, and properly certified prior to installation.
• Ensure that removed parts are properly tagged and routed to quarantine.
• Carry out maintenance, repair, modification, and daily inspection of the company aircraft as detailed in the company maintenance control manual.
• Complete and certify work reports for all work accomplished on the aircraft.
• Follow company procedures as per the maintenance control manual using safe work practices.
• Carry out both line and heavy maintenance activities in accordance with operational standards.
• Carry out Independent Checks when authorized as per company policies and procedures.
• Work in compliance with all applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) acts and regulations.
• Follow safe work practices and procedures and use safeguards and personal protective equipment, as necessary and when required.
• Report any hazards or potential safety risks to a supervisor immediately.
• Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Have the ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

• Proven track record of success working on complex assignments requiring considerable judgment, initiative and technical/specialized knowledge.
• Able to work well in a team and within a fast‑paced environment.
• Motivated, self‑starter – able to carry out tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook).

• FAA Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) license/certification or equivalent experience required.
• Inspection Authorization (IA) certification a plus.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree strongly preferred;
  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent a plus.
• A minimum of 5 years overall aircraft maintenance experience.

While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, walk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

This position requires close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The employee is required…