Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic

About the Role

V2X is seeking a Sheet Metal Mechanic to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fixed-wing aircraft sheet metal repair and will be responsible for various tasks including fabrication, assembly, installation, and repair of aircraft sheet metal components.

• Fabricates, assembles, installs, and repairs production sheet metal products and equipment such as aircraft wings, inlets, landing gear doors, etc.
• Makes sheet metal layouts; sets up and operates fabricating machinery; shapes metal over anvils, blocks, or forms; operates welding and soldering equipment, and inspects assemblies and installations for conformance to specifications.
• May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• Personally assesses repairs, rebuilds, inspects and brings sheet metal components back to their original like new and/or serviceable condition.
• Must be able to fabricate, layout, locate, drill, and assemble aviation sheet metal components per engineering drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, company policies, and procedures.
• Absorbs troubleshooting system malfunctions to formulate corrective actions.
• Assists coworkers and those in other departments to successfully perform job tasks and functions when necessary.
• Ensures compliance with Service Bulletins, Instructions, and Airworthiness Directives.
• Follows all safety procedures and practices as established by the Company and regulatory bodies.
• Complies with safety and tool control program requirements.
• Maintains the highest ethical personal and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent GED
• At least 2 years of experience in work directly related to repair of sheet metal components for fixed-wing aircraft.

Required Skills

• Experience with avionic sheet metal used in aerospace and aviation systems

Preferred Skills

• Any experience with Aero Sheet Metal work within the last year