Aviation Sheet Metal Technician – Immediate Benefits & Growth

West Star Aviation; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401K match

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Sheet Metal Technician to join our on-site MRO team. The role requires basic to advanced knowledge of turbine aircraft structures, reading blueprints, working from drawings, and applying fastening systems.

You will support various projects, supervise crews when needed, and ensure work follows FAA guidelines. We offer starting benefits with you, including medical, dental, 401K match, paid time off, weekly pay, and strong opportunities for

Qualifications

• Basic to advanced knowledge of turbine aircraft structures.
• Ability to read blueprints and work from drawings.
• Experience with fastening systems, procedures and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic sheet metal operations such as drilling, riveting, and cutting on airframe components.
• Apply and remove sealant, sound deadening and finish materials.
• Maintain, clean and repair shop facilities, equipment and tooling as needed.
• Utilize basic computer skills to navigate electronic manuals and maintenance data bases.
• Communicate clearly in English and follow supervisor instructions.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Reading drawings

Aircraft fasteners

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Airframe and Powerplant License preferred

Job description

West Star Aviation in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Sheet Metal Technician to join our on-site MRO team. The role requires basic to advanced knowledge of turbine aircraft structures, reading blueprints, working from drawings, and applying fastening systems.

You will support various projects, supervise crews when needed, and ensure work follows FAA guidelines. We offer starting benefits with you, including medical, dental, 401K match, paid time off, weekly pay, and strong opportunities for