2nd Shift Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician - Repairs & Fabrication

gatelesis; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

GA Telesis is seeking a 2nd Shift Sheet Metal Technician for our MRO Composite facility in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. This full-time role focuses on aircraft composite repairs and reports to the Director of Production, using extensive knowledge to meet quality standards compliant with FAA and customer procedures.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in aviation component repairs, can read and interpret maintenance manuals, and is capable of lifting up to 70 pounds. This position requires U.S.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, technical or trade school certifications preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in aviation component repairs.
• Basic computer skills required such as Microsoft Suite.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English.
• Must be able to lift 70 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning, disassembly, and repair of flight controls, structures, stabilizers, nacelles, exhaust, and other aircraft parts.
• Repair, modify, replace, or overhaul aircraft parts to ensure airworthiness.
• Perform work within estimated or budgeted hours.
• Know the proper use of heat control units.
• Know various types of aircraft sealant and appropriate method application for sealant, as well as aircraft fasteners and basic methods of installation and suitable substitutions.
• Fabricate parts as required and have knowledge of metal and alloys and where substitutes may be used.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Aviation sheet metal repair

Reading blueprints/drawings

Basic computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Technical/trade certification preferred

Job description

GA Telesis is seeking a 2nd Shift Sheet Metal Technician for our MRO Composite facility in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. This full-time role focuses on aircraft composite repairs and reports to the Director of Production, using extensive knowledge to meet quality standards compliant with FAA and customer procedures.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in aviation component repairs, can read and interpret maintenance manuals, and is capable of lifting up to 70 pounds. This position requires U.S.