Structural Technician or Sheet Metal Worker, Muskoka

Skyservice; Chelsea; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Relocation allowance

Training on aircraft types

Employee Assistance Program

RRSP contributions

Health and dental care

Paid vacations

Paid personal days

Employee referral program

Service awards

Job summary

Skyservice is seeking an experienced Structural Technician/Sheet Metal Worker to join the aircraft maintenance team. You will repair and modify aircraft structures, read and apply maintenance manuals, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

The role involves collaborating with team leaders, performing damage assessments, and placing part orders as needed. A Diploma in sheet metal work and several related licenses or assets are required or advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of sheet metal experience.
• Aviation experience is an asset.
• AVOP (D/A or D) and radio license are assets.
• Transport Canada Category M license is an asset.
• Experience with welding and brazing equipment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structure (wings/fuselage) using hand and power tools and equipment.
• Perform structural repairs and modifications per manuals and data.
• Read maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and engineering data to determine repair feasibility.
• Conduct damage assessments for engineering.
• Collaborate with team leader to meet schedules and Skyservice standards.
• Place orders for parts and supplies as required.

Skills

5+ years sheet metal work

Aviation experience preferred

AVOP license (D/A or D)

Transport Canada M license asset

Welding/brazing equipment knowledge

Under pressure, flexible shifts

Attention to detail and safety

Good communication & team spirit

Education

Diploma in structure or sheet metal work

Job description

SKYSERVICE BUSINESS AVIATION

Skyservice is a North American leader in business aviation. Built on key principles of safety and service excellence, we offer a complete service experience, ranging from aircraft management and chartering to maintenance and aircraft sales from our aeronautical service terminals extending from Canada to the western United States. People and values are inseparable assets that drive our commitment to quality, safety, respect, and efficiency. These core values guide us daily and help build our reputation as leaders in aviation services. Skyservice is a team dedicated to supporting and developing its employees. If you want to optimize your career, broaden your horizons and experience, Skyservice is the ideal team for you.

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The structural technician or sheet metal worker works within the aircraft maintenance team, which is responsible for carrying out structural repair and modification, as well as sheet metal manufacturing to replace damaged parts of the aircraft and flight control surfaces.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structure (i.e. wings and fuselage) to varying degrees of difficulty, using hand tools, power tools, machinery, and equipment (i.e. sheet metal bending and shearing equipment, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills);
• Apply required expertise to perform structural repairs and modifications and apply comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems;
• Read and interpret manufacturer and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repair or replacement of defective or damaged components;
• Perform damage assessment for engineering;
• Work closely with the team leader to ensure work is completed on schedule;
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with Skyservice standards, policies, and procedures, and applicable regulations (Transport Canada, etc.);
• Place orders for parts and supplies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in sheet metal work;
• Aviation-related experience is an asset;
• S license considered an asset;
• AVOP (D/A or D) and valid radio license;
• Valid Transport Canada Category M license is considered an asset;
• Knowledge of how to operate welding and brazing equipment is an asset;
• Able to work under pressure, and adapt quickly to changes and flexible shifts;
• Attention to detail and safety-conscious in all procedures;
• Good communication skills and a good team spirit.

EDUCATION:

• Diploma in structure or sheet metal work or the equivalent.

Benefits:

Here are some of the perks and benefits we offer:

• Competitive compensation rates
• Day shift (rotation)
• Incentives for training acquired on various aircraft types
• Company-paid aircraft type training on a variety of business jets
• Relocation allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer matching RRSP contributions
• Health care, vision care, and dental care plans
• Paid vacations
• Paid health and personal days
• Employee referral/sponsorship program
• Service awards