Sheetmetal Technician

Akima; Tabuk; On-site; SAR 243,000 - 319,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Aircraft Sheetmetal Technician. Responsibilities include performing inspections, repairs, and replacements of aircraft structural components according to safety procedures. Candidates must have 8 years of experience, be certified in sheetmetal training, and possess communication skills for effective client interaction. This role involves hands-on maintenance and the opportunity to provide training to less experienced personnel.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 8 years of total experience with 2 years as an aircraft sheetmetal technician.
• Proficient in using technical manuals and maintenance systems.
• Valid driver’s license and U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and repairs on aircraft structural components.
• Fabricate structural parts and apply treatments to aircraft metals.
• Conduct On-the-Job Training (OJT) for personnel.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance documentation

Professional communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Certification from U.S. Government armed forces Sheetmetal Technician course or equivalent

Tools

Measuring tools

Precision measuring gages

Common special tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections, repairs, and replacement of aircraft structural components to include stringers, longerons, bulkheads, beams and aircraft skin according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals and safety procedures.
• Fabricates structural parts and forming blocks.
• Shapes metal using stretching, shrinking, and other metal forming techniques.
• Mixes and applies fiberglass materials.
• Makes unscheduled emergency and permanent repairs to transparent plastic windows and enclosures.
• Uses the following: common measuring tools, precision measuring gages and alignment fixtures to perform structural repairs.
• Mixes and applies primers and paints to aircraft surfaces.
• Applies corrosion control treatment to aircraft metals.
• Requisitions and maintains shop and bench stock items for repair of aircraft structures.
• Uses and performs operator maintenance on common special tools.
• Prepares, reviews, and updates aircraft maintenance forms and records.
• Provides On-the-Job Training (OJT), coaching, and mentoring to RSLFAC personnel in all aspects of aircraft sheetmetal tasks as necessary.
• Ensures that all related maintenance operations are conducted in a safe manner.
• Other tasks as directed by the Maintenance Lead.
• Independence: Performs within the broad guidelines of duties and responsibilities within the parameters of his supervisor’s direction.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years’ total experience and two (2) within the last five (5) years as an aircraft sheetmetal technician.
• Successfully completed and be qualified by the appropriate U.S. Government armed forces Sheetmetal Technician course or civilian equivalent training.
• Proficient in the use of computer-hosted interactive technical manuals, aircraft maintenance forms or similar aviation maintenance management system, and other aircraft related documentation.
• Professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the customer in a professional and courteous manner.
• Possess a valid state or Government issued driver’s license.
• Successfully pass an overseas deployment physical upon hire.
• US Citizenship required.

Job ID

2026-20888

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company, is not just another federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Pinnacle Solutions, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Pinnacle Solutions provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, Pinnacle Solutions delivers comprehensive services for general construction and renovation, as well as civil and marine construction.

As a Pinnacle Solutions employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.