Aircraft Maintenance Technician Structures (Sheet Metal)

Top Aces; Woensdrecht; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for development and growth

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Top Aces is looking for an Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Structures/Sheet Metal) in Woensdrecht, Netherlands. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of aircraft structures maintenance experience and an EASA Part-66 B1.1 qualification. Responsibilities include conducting structural inspections and performing repairs, along with fabricating sheet metal components. The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Opportunities for professional development and a flexible schedule are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three to five years of hands-on aircraft structures/sheet metal maintenance.
• Experience with structural inspections and repairs using approved data.
• Familiarity with common aircraft materials including aluminum alloys and composites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural inspections and repairs on aircraft.
• Fabricate and install sheet metal components as required.
• Ensure compliance with airworthiness standards during maintenance.

Skills

Aircraft structures maintenance

Sheet metal experience

Corrosion detection and treatment

Precision measuring equipment

Excellent communication skills

Education

EASA Part-66 B1.1 mechanical category

Canadian aircraft structures training

Tools

Standard aviation hand tools

Job 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Structures (Sheet Metal) Technicians are an integral part of our Maintenance team. Their experience, practical knowledge, creativity and problem‑solving skills will ensure that the aircraft structure and structural systems are maintained in an airworthy and dispatch‑ready status at all times.

The primary duties include carrying out structural inspections, repairs, modifications, corrosion control and fabrication of aircraft sheet metal components, while supporting the operational status of Top Aces’ fleet of aircraft.

The Aircraft Maintenance Technician Structures (Sheet Metal) has a strong understanding of aircraft structures, is detail‑oriented and able to handle the physical demands of the job.

Functional Responsibilities in accordance with Top Aces Maintenance Policy Manual

• Ensure the work accomplished on any aircraft or component is performed in accordance with applicable airworthiness standards and OEM instructions, company policies and procedures, and regulated safety standards.

Primary responsibilities of the Avionics Mission Systems Technician

• Conduct routine maintenance and inspections of aircraft structures as directed by the maintenance supervisor.
• Inspect, assess, repair, modify or replace damaged or corroded structural components, panels, skins, doublers, brackets and fasteners.
• Fabricate, form and fit sheet metal parts using approved data, drawings, templates and maintenance manuals.
• Carry out blending, stop‑drilling, sealing, corrosion treatment and protective finish restoration within authorized limits.
• Interpret and use various measuring tools, repair schemes, blueprints, structural repair manuals and maintenance manuals.
• Ensure that all replacement parts and materials are inspected, eligible and properly certified prior to installation.
• Complete work reports for all work accomplished on the aircraft.
• 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‑on aircraft structures / 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 common aircraft materials (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, policies and 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

Canadian aircraft structures / 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

From time‑to‑time local travel may be required for the position.

Supervisory, Training and Advisory Responsibilities

• Supervise (sub)contracted work of larger projects to structural repairs.
• Provide technical 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

• 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 supervisor immediately.

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.
• A flexible schedule.

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.