Aviation Sheet Metal Technician — Day-One Benefits

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

Flexible Work Schedules

Bonus Opportunity

Internal Mobility

Job summary

West Star Aviation seeks a Sheet Metal Technician to join our on-site team in East Alton, IL. You will drill, rivet, cut, and assemble sheet metal on airframes, read blueprints, and work from drawings while applying sealants and finishing materials.

We value basic computer skills and clear English communication; overtime and weekend work may occur. This full-time position offers benefits starting at day one and opportunities for growth within our MRO network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Airframe and Powerplant license preferred.
• Experience with sheet metal operations and aviation maintenance is preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and work from drawings; basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform drilling, riveting, and cutting on airframe and components.
• Apply and remove sealant, sound deadening and finish materials.
• Maintain and repair shop facilities, equipment and tooling as needed.
• Navigate electronic manuals and training data bases with basic computer skills.
• Communicate clearly in English and follow supervisor instructions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Skills

Drilling

Riveting

Cutting

Sealant application

English communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Airframe and Powerplant License (preferred)

Tools

Pneumatic equipment

Hydraulic equipment

Electrical equipment

Jacks

Lifts

Job description

West Star Aviation seeks a Sheet Metal Technician to join our on-site team in East Alton, IL. You will drill, rivet, cut, and assemble sheet metal on airframes, read blueprints, and work from drawings while applying sealants and finishing materials.

We value basic computer skills and clear English communication; overtime and weekend work may occur. This full-time position offers benefits starting at day one and opportunities for growth within our MRO network.