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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide aircraft sheet metal fabrication, disassembly, 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, Company Policies and Procedures, 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

Skills And/Or Qualifications

• 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)

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

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

Education And/Or Work Experience

• 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

Physical Requirements

• 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 to regularly work in both office and outside weather environments.
• The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and vibrations, and is frequently exposed to very hot or cold, wet or humid conditions.
• The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risks of electrical shock.
• The noise level is occasionally very loud.

SPECIAL WORK CONDITIONS

• Must be a US Citizen or hold a valid Green Card
• Domestic and International Travel may be required