Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician

Banyan Air Service; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Banyan Air Services Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, FL seeks an experienced Sheet Metal Technician to support our turbine-powered aircraft maintenance operations.

You will read and interpret complex drawings, fabricate and repair sheet metal components, and ensure airworthiness according to FAA standards. The role requires a valid A&P license, a portfolio of recent projects, and strong leadership and communication skills to collaborate across maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience as a Sheet Metal Technician with a portfolio of completed projects from the past 5 years.
• Valid Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.
• Advanced ability to read, interpret, and work from complex engineering drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
• Must provide a comprehensive set of professional-grade tools required for the position.
• Proven leadership capabilities with strong written and verbal communication for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Comply with customer requests for aircraft sheet metal repairs; evaluate damage and discuss estimates with crew leader and management.
• Repair aircraft according to manufacturers and FAA standards; return to airworthy condition.
• Communicate job progression to leadership and cross-functional teams at regular intervals.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Sheet metal

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

A&P license

Job description

\"Why Banyan...?\"

Banyan Air Services Inc.is the largest aviation complex in the southeast located in beautiful Fort Lauderdale. We are a full-service aviation company, providing award-winning FBO services, and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) on turbine powered aircraft. Our avionics and maintenance repair station spans over 80,000 sq. ft. of hangar shops and offices. Banyan offers unique career growth opportunities in our busy shop maintaining King Airs to Gulfstreams. Our team has a deep passion for excellence in aviation services and we are looking for enthusiastic individuals with the same passion. Give us a call and learn more about the career opportunities and consider sharing your talents with our team and customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Comply with mandatory and non-mandatory customer requests for aircraft sheet metal repairs. Evaluate damage, assist with time and material estimates for jobs and discuss with crew leader, service managers, chief inspectors, or director of maintenance. Assist with blueprint reading. Research parts needed and complete the parts request form. Repair aircraft according to manufacturers and FAA standards. Return them to service in airworthy condition. Communicate with crew leader, service managers, chief inspector, and/or director of maintenance on job progression at regular intervals. Communicate with manufacturer representatives as required to expedite troubleshooting and obtain technical information pertaining to aircraft. Clean and maintain work area in acceptable condition to provide safety and a professional image.

Perform specific assigned shop duties. maintain shop equipment as required, complete discrepancy items for work not yet complete, ensure the timely and efficient completion of work.Follow all safety rules and ensure teammates wear/use all appropriate safety equipment.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience as a Sheet Metal Technician, with a verified portfolio of completed projects from the past 5 years.

Valid Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.

Advanced ability to read, interpret, and work from complex engineering drawings, schematics, and blueprints.

Must provide a comprehensive set of professional-grade tools required for the position.

Proven leadership capabilities coupled with strong written and verbal communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.

Must have sufficient tools to perform duties of the position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the teammate(s) incumbent in this position. Teammate(s) will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an \"at will\" employment relationship. Banyan Air Services utilizes the E-Verify System for all I-9 Verifications.