AOG Sheet Metal Technician

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Bensenville (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house certification opportunities

Family oriented culture

401k

Job summary

Flightcheck Commercial Aviation is seeking an experienced AOG Sheet Metal Technician (Part-Time) at our Bensenville, IL facility. The role involves advanced sheet metal repairs, modifications, and installations on aircraft structures with FAA compliance and safety standards.

We value strong technical, leadership, and communication skills, with future in-house certification opportunities and a family-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of aircraft sheet metal experience.
• Valid Airframe License.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and interpret technical data.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced sheet metal repairs, modifications, and installations on aircraft structures.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and company standards.
• Support AOG operations at various stations.
• Utilize close tolerance drilling, riveting, trimming, and measurement tools.

Skills

Sheet metal experience

Reading drawings

Leadership

Education

Airframe License

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Fabricating machinery

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Legal Address - Bensenville, IL 60106

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $47.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

Flightcheck Commercial Aviation was founded in 2004 and is now one of the largest Commercial Line Maintenance providers. We provide technical handling, aircraft de-icing and limited ground handling for over 25 Domestic and International Airlines. Flightcheck provides workplace stability, Affordable comprehensive benefits and development/training opportunities for you to grow your career with us!

We are currently seeking an experienced AOG Sheet Metal Technician (Part-Time)!

**Individuals with military backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply! Strong consideration is given to applicants with military history.**

The AOG Sheet Metal Technician will perform advanced sheet metal repairs, modifications, and installations on aircraft structures. Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and company standards. This individual may also support AOG operations at various stations.

What we offer

• Pay from $47 per hour- Based on experience
• In-house certification opportunities
• Family oriented culture
• 401k
• Stable work environment with continuous development and training opportunities to help you grow your career with us!

Qualifications / Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilizing special skills such as but not limited to; close tolerance hole drilling, countersinking, fastener installation, shooting and or bucking rivets, trimming, use of micrometers, and calipers.
• Perform complex sheet metal fabrication and repairs per technical drawings
• Makes sheet metal layouts; sets up and operates fabricating machinery; and installations for conformance to specifications.
• Plans, lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and repairs both internal and external aircraft structures and surfaces for aircraft modification in accordance with technical manuals, engineering drawings, and FAA regulations
• Maintain compliance with FAA, OEM, and safety standards.

Requirements

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Must have a valid State Driver’s License
• Must have a valid Airframe License
• Must be able to read, write and understand English and the ability to interpret technical data and special operating instructions
• Must be able to lift and move up to 70 pounds
• Must have 5+ years aircraft sheet metal experience
• Must be able to pass background check and pre-employment drug screening
• Must be able to climb ladders ranging from 6 to 10 feet tall
• Must have strong technical, leadership, and communication skills.

Workplace environment

• Potential exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic chemicals, and moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat. You will often be exposed to various weather elements as well.
• The noise level in the work environment is typically loud.

Flightcheck is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.