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Aircraft Structures Technician - 1508

West Star Aviation Inc. · Cedar Hill, TX · Yesterday
EngineeringFull-time

About the role

This position is available as a Full-time On-site opportunity in Cedar Hill, TX, USA.

Responsibilities

  • Perform basic sheet metal operations such as drilling, riveting, cutting on airframe components.
  • Apply and remove sealant, sound deadening and finish materials.
  • Maintain, clean and repair shop facilities, equipment and tooling when required.
  • Safely operate shop equipment such as brakes, presses, riveting equipment, shears, and hand tools associated with sheet-metal functions.
  • Effectively and clearly communicate (i.e., speak, write, read) in English.
  • Effectively and clearly communicate (i.e., speak, write, read) in English.
  • Perform all work in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.
  • Follow all company and safety rules during performance of duties.
  • Maintain customer oriented work habits.

Requirements

  • A High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Airframe and Powerplant License is not required, but welcome.
  • A valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal, but not mandatory.

Qualifications

  • Journeyman: 0-5 years of experience as sheet metal technician.
  • Master: 5+ years’ experience as a sheet metal technician.

Skills

  • Basic to advanced knowledge of aircraft structures.
  • Reading blueprints, working from drawings, fastening systems, procedures and techniques.
  • Basic computer skills to be able to navigate electronic training, manuals, and maintenance data bases.

Benefits

  • Medical coverage.
  • Dental coverage.
  • 401K match.
  • Time off accruals.
  • Weekly pay days.
  • And much more.

Locations & Lifestyle

We have multiple departments including Teardown/Evaluation, Nacelle and heavy structural repairs, light structures repair on components. Equipment used includes personal hand tools supplied by the mechanic, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical equipment.

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