Aviation Sheet Metal Tech - Benefits on Day One

West Star Aviation Inc.; East Alton (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Paid Holidays & PTO

Weekly Pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation seeks a Gulfstream Sheet Metal Technician for our on-site East Alton, IL location. You will work on turbine aircraft structures, read blueprints and drawings, and assist in organizing manpower for projects.

The role requires knowledge of sheet metal operations, fastening systems and related procedures. We value team players who can perform under deadlines and maintain safety standards.

Qualifications

• Basic to advanced knowledge of turbine aircraft structures.
• Experience reading blueprints and working from drawings.
• Familiarity with fastening systems and standard procedures.

Responsibilities

• Drill, rivet and cut sheet metal on airframes and components.
• Apply and remove sealant, sound deadening and finish materials.
• Maintain, clean and repair shop facilities, equipment and tooling.
• Use basic computer tools to access training, manuals and maintenance data.
• Communicate in English clearly (spoken, written, reading).

Skills

Aircraft structures

Blueprint reading

Drawing interpretation

Fastening systems

Procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Airframe and Powerplant License (preferred)

Job description

West Star Aviation seeks a Gulfstream Sheet Metal Technician for our on-site East Alton, IL location. You will work on turbine aircraft structures, read blueprints and drawings, and assist in organizing manpower for projects.

The role requires knowledge of sheet metal operations, fastening systems and related procedures. We value team players who can perform under deadlines and maintain safety standards.