Aerospace Sheet Metal Technician - Aircraft Assembly

SelectTech Services Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SelectTech Services Corporation in Colorado Springs is seeking an Aerospace Sheet Metal Technician to assemble and fabricate major airframe structures and perform minor part fitting. You will align parts on jigs, measure with micrometers and calipers, and ensure quality per drawings and specifications.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years of depot-level experience on large aircraft, proficiency with rivets and fasteners, and the ability to read schematics.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 5–10 years of depot-level structural installations/repairs on large military cargo aircraft or commercial equivalents.
• Ability to read schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals and other publications; install per drawings while maintaining edge distance and pitch.
• Experience with structure assembly, minor part fitting techniques and repair/refinishing (e.g., corrosion removal/prevention).
• Ability to install fasteners such as rivets and hi-locks.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant License is preferred but not required.
• Experience working within an AS9100 Quality Management System.
• Excellent verbal, written, and computer skills.
• Must be able to qualify for and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and/or create major airframe structures and perform minor part fitting.
• Align parts on jigs and aerospace vehicles using templates and fixtures.
• Measure parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions.
• Modify incomplete/complete assemblies and incorporate changes into the structure.
• Monitor and verify quality per statistical process or other control procedures.

Skills

Strong communication

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

SelectTech Services Corporation in Colorado Springs is seeking an Aerospace Sheet Metal Technician to assemble and fabricate major airframe structures and perform minor part fitting. You will align parts on jigs, measure with micrometers and calipers, and ensure quality per drawings and specifications.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years of depot-level experience on large aircraft, proficiency with rivets and fasteners, and the ability to read schematics.