Aerospace Sheetmetal Technician – Flight Control Surfaces

In Flight USA; Moline (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HSGI, Inc. is seeking a Sheetmetal Technician to safely layout, fabricate, and install parts on corporate aircraft, with emphasis on flight control surface repairs.

The role requires precise fabrication in accordance with aerospace standards and customer specifications. Ideal candidates have experience with aerospace sheet metal processes, can read complex blueprints, and are able to work with minimal supervision while coordinating with supervision and FAA sign-offs.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with Flight Control Surface Repairs on Corporate Aircraft.
• Knowledge of sheet metal forming, drilling, stamping, shaping, bending, punching, cutting, riveting, filing, and dimpling
• Experience in the aerospace industry required
• Must be willing to work any shift including unscheduled overtime, nonscheduled work days, and holidays as needed
• Valid Driver’s License Required

Responsibilities

• Layout, fabricate, and install parts, equipment, and fabricated items on aircraft parts and components following procedures
• Ensure work meets company design specs, quality standards and customer expectations
• Interface with all levels, work in teams or independently, and communicate effectively with coworkers or supervisory staff
• Safely perform sheet-metal layout, fabrication, and installation under general supervision
• Coordinate with supervision and Inspection for FAA paperwork, sign-offs, and quality specifications
• Read and apply schematics/blueprints and engineering drawings in sheet metal work
• Operate brakes, presses, riveters, shears, and hand tools for sheet-metal functions

Skills

Flight control repairs

Interpersonal skills

Blueprints interpretation

Safety awareness

Tools

Sheet metal brakes

Riveting equipment

Sheet metal shears

Drills

Job description

HSGI, Inc. is seeking a Sheetmetal Technician to safely layout, fabricate, and install parts on corporate aircraft, with emphasis on flight control surface repairs.

The role requires precise fabrication in accordance with aerospace standards and customer specifications. Ideal candidates have experience with aerospace sheet metal processes, can read complex blueprints, and are able to work with minimal supervision while coordinating with supervision and FAA sign-offs.