Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician

Boeing; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an Aircraft Structures Technician to assess maintenance and repair needs of airframe components. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience, be skilled with relevant tools, and have strong communication abilities. This role offers a competitive salary and a chance to grow within a fast-paced industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience with aircraft structures.
• Must own and skillfully use related tools.
• Ability to read technical prints/drawings.
• Ability to read precision measuring tools and instruments.
• Working knowledge of FAA regulations, their interpretation and application.
• Intermediate computer skills including basic MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assess maintenance/repair requirements for airframe components.
• Provide technical information for repair development.
• Perform approved repair operations to structures.
• Repairs mechanical assemblies including part replacements.
• Documents maintenance/repair actions per FAA and company requirements.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment.

Skills

Experience with aircraft structures

Use of structures and hand tools

Reading precision measuring tools

Technical communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MS Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

This position is for an Aircraft Structures Technician. Job provides an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a fast-growing aerospace service company. Our FAA/EASA/UK certificated repair facility services a wide range of aircraft airframe components used in business and regional aircraft. We are seeking a dedicated, experienced technician pursuing a rewarding, long-term career. Salary is highly competitive and dependent upon your experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assesses maintenance/repair requirements for airframe components and assemblies using technical manuals, service bulletins, and other approved data.
• Provides technical information to engineers for the development of repairs outside of approved data scope when required.
• Performs approved repair operations to structures including sheet metal and other structures.
• Repairs mechanical assemblies including repairs and part replacements.
• Documents maintenance/repair actions per company and FAA requirements.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience with aircraft structures. Mentoring or a prior lead role is a plus.
• Must own and be skilled in the use of structures and hand tools related to the responsibilities described above.
• Must be well versed in the use of production and repair-related prints/drawings.
• Ability to read precision measuring tools and instruments.
• Working knowledge of FAA regulations, their interpretation, and application.
• Intermediate level computer skills including basic use of MS Outlook (or other e-mail application), Word, and Excel preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical subject matter both orally and in writing.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Aviation & Aerospace