Aircraft Structures Technician – Sheet Metal (2nd Shift)

West Star Aviation Inc.; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

401K match

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Structures Technician for the 2nd shift in Cedar Hill, TX. The role focuses on sheet metal work, reading blueprints, and following precise procedures to ensure airframe integrity.

You will operate shop equipment, apply sealants, and maintain tools and facilities while adhering to FAA guidelines and safety rules in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; A&P license welcome but not required.
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes (forming, drilling, stamping, shaping, bending, punching, cutting, riveting, filing and dimpling).
• Ability to read blueprints and work from drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic sheet metal operations such as drilling, riveting, cutting on airframe components.
• Apply and remove sealant, sound deadening and finish materials.
• Maintenance, cleaning and repair of shop facilities, equipment and tooling as needed.
• Safely operate shop equipment such as brakes, presses, riveting equipment, shears, and hand tools.
• Communicate effectively in English and follow FAA guidelines.

Skills

Aircraft structures

Blueprints reading

Drawings interpretation

Fastening systems

Procedures & techniques

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sheet metal tools

Job description

West Star Aviation Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Structures Technician for the 2nd shift in Cedar Hill, TX. The role focuses on sheet metal work, reading blueprints, and following precise procedures to ensure airframe integrity.

You will operate shop equipment, apply sealants, and maintain tools and facilities while adhering to FAA guidelines and safety rules in a fast-paced environment.