Aircraft Structures Technician — Sheet Metal Pro

West Star Aviation; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits starting at hire

Dental benefits

401K match

Paid time off accruals

Weekly pay

Job summary

DAS Aviation is seeking a Structures Technician to support airframe sheet metal tasks. You will perform drilling, riveting and forming, apply sealants, and maintain facilities and tooling in a structured shop environment.

Ideal candidates bring knowledge of sheet metal processes and 0–5 years of journeyman experience, with a willingness to work under FAA guidelines and in a team-focused setting. This role operates within a controlled industrial warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sheet metal/fabrication processes (forming, drilling, stamping, shaping, bending, punching, cutting, riveting, filing and dimpling).
• Journeyman: 0-5 years of experience as sheet metal technician.
• Master: 5+ years’ experience as a sheet metal technician.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic sheet metal operations on airframe components.
• Apply and remove sealant, sound deadening and finish materials.
• Maintain, clean and repair shop facilities, equipment and tooling.
• Safely operate shop equipment such as brakes, presses, riveting equipment, shears, and hand tools.
• Basic computer skills to navigate electronic training, manuals, and maintenance databases.
• Communicate effectively in English.
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Skills

Sheet metal knowledge

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Airframe & Powerplant license welcome

Job description

DAS Aviation is seeking a Structures Technician to support airframe sheet metal tasks. You will perform drilling, riveting and forming, apply sealants, and maintain facilities and tooling in a structured shop environment.

Ideal candidates bring knowledge of sheet metal processes and 0–5 years of journeyman experience, with a willingness to work under FAA guidelines and in a team-focused setting. This role operates within a controlled industrial warehouse environment.