Aviation Sheet Metal Structures Technician

Ascent Aviation Services; Marana (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

PTO – Eligible for 4 weeks in first yr

Company-provided disability and life

Development and career growth

Job summary

Ascent Aviation Services in Marana, AZ is seeking a skilled Structures Technician to inspect, repair, and replace aircraft sheet metal structures, including landing gear fittings, skins, and floor beams. You will read blueprints, follow FAA regulations, and ensure safety standards.

The role requires precision, strong layout and measurement skills, and the ability to work across shifts in a 24/7 operation. Good documentation and team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Experience with sheet metal repair and installation preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and replace aircraft sheet metal structures per manuals and FAA regulations.
• Read blueprints to determine sequences for fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal parts.
• Lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal components using precise measurement.
• Mark dimensions and reference lines on material and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain equipment and keep the work area clean and organized.
• Log component removals and apply identification tags as required.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Blueprint reading

Aircraft structures

Layout & measurements

Documentation skills

Tools

Rivet guns

Drills

Slip rollers

Rollers

Grinders

Sanders

Work benches

Sheet metal tables

Job description

Ascent Aviation Services in Marana, AZ is seeking a skilled Structures Technician to inspect, repair, and replace aircraft sheet metal structures, including landing gear fittings, skins, and floor beams. You will read blueprints, follow FAA regulations, and ensure safety standards.

The role requires precision, strong layout and measurement skills, and the ability to work across shifts in a 24/7 operation. Good documentation and team collaboration are essential.