Sheet Metal Mechanic: 49108

D.O.M. magazine; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Aviation Services in Birmingham, United Kingdom, is hiring a B1 Structures Technician. You will carry out structural modifications and maintenance to approved documentation, taking ownership of your work and ensuring compliance.

Tasks will be assigned by a Lead Technician or B1 Engineer, with emphasis on safety and quality. Eligibility to work in the UK is required, plus eligibility for UK security vetting.

Qualifications

• Completed an engineering apprenticeship—ideally in Aeronautical engineering or military equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Complete strip/removal of major structural aircraft equipment.

Skills

Engineering apprenticeship

Aircraft sheet metal

Live aircraft experience

Aircraft modification

Hand skills

UK work eligibility

Security Vetting

Airframes knowledge

Reliability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Engineering apprenticeship—Aeronautical or military equivalent

Job description

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Company: STS Aviation Services
Note: All applicants must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom for any employer.
STS Aviation Services is hiring a B1 Structures Technician in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
In this role, you will carry out structural modifications and maintenance in line with approved documentation and quality standards. You’ll take full ownership of the work performed, ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout. Tasks will be assigned by a Lead Technician or B1 Engineer, and you’ll be expected to raise any issues, risks, or unsafe conditions that may impact programme execution.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Complete strip/removal of major structural aircraft equipment
• Interpret technical manuals, technical drawings, and regulatory requirements
• Installation of complex structural assemblies
• Working to fine tolerances and high standards
• Use sealants, various fasteners, bonding techniques as per technical standards
• Maintain the highest standards of tool control within the work area
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment

Skills and Abilities:

• Completed an engineering apprenticeship—ideally in Aeronautical engineering or military equivalent
• Ideally 2 years live aircraft sheet metal/structural experience
• Previous aircraft production experience
• Previous aircraft modification experience is advantageous
• Excellent hand skills
• Eligible to work and live in the UK
• Subject to UK security Vetting
• Excellent knowledge of airframes
• Reliability
• Good interpersonal skills

Part-145 Training Requirements:

• ETOPS
• RVSM

About STS Aviation Services:

STS Aviation Services is the UK’s leading independent MRO provider. With state-of-the-art facilities in Birmingham, Manchester, Newquay, and Belfast, we offer base maintenance, line maintenance, modification, and aircraft engineering support across the commercial and defence sectors. Our teams solve complex challenges every day — and we take pride in doing it right the first time.
When you join STS Aviation Services, you join a group of professionals dedicated to safety, service, and success. We’re growing fast and looking for people who want to grow with us.
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