Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician - Structures & Repair

West Star Aviation; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K match

Time off accruals

Weekly pay days

Job summary

DAS Aviation is seeking a Sheetmetal Technician to support airframe components and structural repairs in a fast-paced shop environment. You will drill, rivet, cut, and fit sheet metal parts, apply sealants, and maintain tools and facilities. Strong blueprint reading and English communication are required.

Experience with forming, drilling, stamping, bending, and dimpling is preferred. A high school diploma is required; A&P license is welcome but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Airframe and Powerplant license not required but welcome.
• Knowledge of sheet metal or fabrication processes (forming, drilling, stamping, shaping, bending, punching, cutting, riveting, filing, and dimpling).
• Able to read blueprints and work from drawings; follow procedures and use fastening systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic sheet metal operations such as drilling, riveting, cutting on airframe components.
• Apply and remove sealant, sound deadening, and finish materials.
• Maintain, clean, and repair shop facilities, equipment, and tooling as needed.
• Operate shop equipment like brakes, presses, riveters, shears, and related hand tools.
• Communicate clearly in English; navigate electronic training, manuals, and maintenance databases.

Skills

Sheet metal

Fabrication processes

Reading blueprints

Aircraft structures

Blueprint interpretation

English communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sheet metal shop tools

Brakes and riveting equipment

Job description

DAS Aviation is seeking a Sheetmetal Technician to support airframe components and structural repairs in a fast-paced shop environment. You will drill, rivet, cut, and fit sheet metal parts, apply sealants, and maintain tools and facilities. Strong blueprint reading and English communication are required.

Experience with forming, drilling, stamping, bending, and dimpling is preferred. A high school diploma is required; A&P license is welcome but not mandatory.