Aircraft Maintenance Technician Structures (Sheet Metal)

Top Aces Inc.; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Aces Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician Structures (Sheet Metal) to join our maintenance team.

You will perform structural inspections, repairs, corrosion control, and fabrication of sheet metal components to keep the fleet airworthy and dispatch-ready. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years experience in structures/sheet metal in military, commercial, or MRO settings, plus proficiency with rivets, hi-lock fasteners, and precision measuring tools.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on aircraft structures / sheet metal maintenance experience in military, commercial, or MRO environments (line/base).
• Experience performing structural inspections, damage assessment, and repairs/modifications using approved data (SRM, drawings, EOs) including riveting, bonding, and fasteners.
• Experience with corrosion detection and treatment; familiarity with aluminum, steels, titanium, and composites.
• Ability to fabricate and install sheet metal components using standard aviation hand tools and precision measuring equipment.
• Strong English communication; read, understand and interpret manuals, policies, and procedures.
• Able to work in a team and in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates support of Top Aces values: SERVICE, INTEGRITY, EXCELLENCE, TOGETHER.

Responsibilities

• Carry out structural inspections, repairs, corrosion control and fabrication of aircraft sheet metal components.
• Support operational status of Top Aces’ fleet and ensure airworthiness.
• Ensure work complies with airworthiness standards and OEM instructions, Company Policies and safety standards.
• Supervise subcontracted work on larger projects and provide technical guidance to other technicians.
• Support training and development of less experienced technicians in structures and sheet metal practices.
• Complete work reports for all aircraft work and follow maintenance control procedures.
• Follow safe work practices and report hazards to supervisory staff.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Sheet metal

Aircraft structures

Structural inspections

Fabrication

Corrosion control

Measuring tools

Blueprints & manuals

Team player

Education

Canadian aircraft structures training

EASA Part-66 B1.1 with structures experience

Tools

Hi-Lok/Lockbolt fasteners

Precision measuring equipment

Sheet metal hand tools

Job description

Aircraft Maintenance Technician Structures (Sheet Metal)

Job Category: Top Aces Inc.

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

Founded in 2000 by three former Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 fighter pilots who identified an opportunity to improve military readiness training, Top Aces has since established itself as the world leader in contracted adversary air (ADAIR) services and joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) training.

We pride ourselves on our unblemished safety record, having flown an industry leading 130,000+ hours of operational training without accident in support of customers worldwide, including Canada, the U.S., Germany, and multiple other NATO allies and international partner nations.

Our vision is to be the most trusted provider of innovative defense training solutions, continuously elevating standards in an industry where "Experience Matters." This commitment to innovation and technology ensures we remain adaptable, training allied militaries to succeed against evolving threats.

Top Aces’ dynamic team contributes to delivering on our purpose of training the next generation of combat leaders by living our values of Service, Integrity, Excellence, and Together every day!

Join our team!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Structures (Sheet Metal) Technicians are an integral part of our Maintenance team. Their experience, practical knowledge,creativityand problem-solving skills will ensure that theaircraftstructure and structural systems aremaintainedin an airworthy and dispatch ready status at all times.

The primary duties include carrying out structural inspections, repairs, modifications, corrosioncontroland fabrication ofaircraftsheet metal components, while supporting the operational status of Top Aces’ fleet ofaircraft.

The Aircraft Maintenance Technician Structures (Sheet Metal) has a strong understanding ofaircraftstructures, be detail-oriented, andableto handle the physical demands of the job.

Functional Responsibilitiesin accordance withTop Aces Maintenance Policy Manual:

Ensure the workaccomplishedon anyaircraftorcomponentis performed is performed in accordance withapplicable airworthiness standards and OEM instructions,Company Policies and ProceduresRegulated safety standards

Primary responsibilities of the Avionics Mission Systems Technician are:

• Conduct routine maintenance and inspections ofaircraftstructures as directed by the maintenance supervisor
• Inspect, assess, repair,modifyor replace damaged or corroded structural components, panels, skins, doublers,bracketsand fasteners
• Fabricate, form and fit sheet metal parts using approved data, drawings,templatesand maintenance manuals
• Carry out blending, stop-drilling, sealing, corrosiontreatmentand protective finish restoration within authorized limits
• Interpret and use various measuring tools, repair schemes, blueprints, structural repairmanualsand maintenance manuals
• Ensure that all replacement parts and materials are inspected, eligible and properly certified prior to installation
• Complete work reports for all workaccomplishedon theaircraft
• Follow company procedures as per the maintenance control manual using safe work practices
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of recent hands-onaircraftstructures / sheet metal maintenance experience in a military, commercial, or MRO environment (line and/or base maintenance)
• Demonstrated experience performing structural inspections, damage assessment, and repairs/modifications using approved data (e.g., SRM, drawings, engineering orders) including riveting, bonding, and use of hi-lock/lockbolt fasteners
• Experience with corrosion detection and treatment, structural sealing, and surface finish restoration; familiarity with commonaircraftmaterials (aluminum alloys, steels, titanium) and composites (as applicable)
• Proven ability to fabricate and install sheet metal components (layout, cutting, drilling, deburring, forming, and fitment) using standard aviation hand/tools and precision measuring equipment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong command of the English language to read, understand and interpret manuals,policiesand procedures.
• Able to work well in a team and within a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates strong and visible support of our values, SERVICE, INTEGRITY, EXCELLENCE, TOGETHER

Experience and Qualifications

Canadianaircraftstructures / sheet metal training or equivalent military qualification; European counterpart: EASA Part-66 B1.1 mechanical category with structures experience

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform physical work associated with the duties of Aircraft Maintenance Technician Structures (Sheet Metal)

Working Conditions

Fromtime-to-timelocal travel maybe requiredfor the position

Supervisory, Training and Advisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise (sub)contracted work of larger projects to structural repairs
• Providetechnical guidance to other technicians on structural tasks when requested by the supervisor
• Support training and development of less experienced technicians in structures and sheet metal practices

Occupational Health and Safety Responsibilities:

You will have the following responsibilitiesin order tocomply withthe company's Occupational Health and Safety program:

• Working in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety acts and regulations
• Following safe work practices and procedures and using safeguards and personal protective equipment
• Reporting hazards (such as unsafe situations and activities) to their supervisorimmediately.

Security Clearance Requirements/ CGP / ITAR:

Relevant security clearance

By joining Top Aces, you will find:

• A work environment in which service, integrity, excellence and teamwork are highly valued;
• Opportunities for development and growth;
• Multidisciplinary and multicultural collaboration at a local and global level;

Come share your passion with us! Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered, and challenged to be your best self.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Top Aces, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age. The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading but refers to men, women and gender diversity.