Aircraft Sheet Metal Tech — Day-One Benefits, Weekly Pay

West Star Aviation; East Alton (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

Medical, Dental & Vision + HSA/FSA

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & PTO

Flexible schedules (5x8, 4x10, 3x12)

Weekly pay

Bonus opportunity

Internal mobility & career growth

Job summary

West Star Aviation is hiring a Bombardier Sheet Metal Technician in East Alton, IL. The role entails hands-on sheet metal work on turbine aircraft structures, reading blueprints, and following drawings. You may supervise crews and help organize manpower for complex projects in a hangar environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; Airframe and Powerplant license is preferred. Prior sheet metal experience is valued; strong communication in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with sheet metal is preferred.
• A High school diploma or equivalent, and Airframe and Powerplant License is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic sheet metal operations like drilling, riveting and cutting on airframe components.
• Apply and remove sealant, sound deadening and finish materials.
• Maintain, clean and repair shop facilities and tooling as needed.
• Use basic computer tools to access training, manuals and maintenance data bases.
• Communicate clearly in English and follow FAA guidelines.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Aircraft sheet metal

Blueprints reading

Reading drawings

Turbine aircraft structures

Fastening systems

English communication

Basic computer skills

Team supervision potential

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Airframe and Powerplant license preferred

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Hydraulic tools

Electrical equipment

Jacks and stands

Job description

West Star Aviation is hiring a Bombardier Sheet Metal Technician in East Alton, IL. The role entails hands-on sheet metal work on turbine aircraft structures, reading blueprints, and following drawings. You may supervise crews and help organize manpower for complex projects in a hangar environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; Airframe and Powerplant license is preferred. Prior sheet metal experience is valued; strong communication in English is essential.