Aviation Sheet Metal Technician — Day-One Benefits

West Star Aviation Inc.; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

HSA and FSA options

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & PTO

Weekly pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation Inc. is seeking a Sheet Metal Technician to support turbine aircraft structures in a Grand Junction, CO hangar. You’ll read blueprints, interpret drawings, and perform drilling, riveting, and cutting on airframe components, while applying sealants and maintaining shop equipment.

A High school diploma or equivalent is required; Airframe & Powerplant license is preferred. Valid driver’s license and passport are advantageous for travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Airframe and Powerplant License preferred.
• Valid driver’s license for airline travel ideal; passport preferred.
• Prior sheet metal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic sheet metal operations such as drilling, riveting, cutting on airframe and components.
• Apply and remove sealant, sound deadening and finish materials.
• Maintain, clean and repair shop facilities, equipment and tooling.
• Use basic computer skills to navigate training, manuals and maintenance data bases.
• Communicate in English clearly and effectively.
• Follow supervision and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Turbine aircraft structures

Reading blueprints

Working from drawings

Fastening systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Airframe and Powerplant License preferred

Job description

West Star Aviation Inc. is seeking a Sheet Metal Technician to support turbine aircraft structures in a Grand Junction, CO hangar. You’ll read blueprints, interpret drawings, and perform drilling, riveting, and cutting on airframe components, while applying sealants and maintaining shop equipment.

A High school diploma or equivalent is required; Airframe & Powerplant license is preferred. Valid driver’s license and passport are advantageous for travel.