Aircraft Structures Technician — Sheet Metal Specialist

West Star Aviation Inc.; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401K match

Time off accruals

Weekly pay

Many more benefits

Job summary

West Star Aviation Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Structures Technician in Cedar Hill, TX, on-site, to perform sheet metal tasks and support maintenance operations. You will read blueprints, work from drawings, and use riveters, sealants, and related tools to repair and fabricate airframe components.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent; A&P license is welcome but not required. A valid driver's license and passport are advantageous for travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A&P license is not required but welcome.
• Driver's license and passport ideal, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic sheet metal operations such as drilling and riveting 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 (brakes, presses, riveting equipment, shears, hand tools).
• Navigate electronic training materials and maintenance data bases with basic computer skills.
• Communicate effectively in English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Skills

Sheet metal

Reading blueprints

English communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Airframe & Powerplant license welcome

Job description

West Star Aviation Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Structures Technician in Cedar Hill, TX, on-site, to perform sheet metal tasks and support maintenance operations. You will read blueprints, work from drawings, and use riveters, sealants, and related tools to repair and fabricate airframe components.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent; A&P license is welcome but not required. A valid driver's license and passport are advantageous for travel.