Aviation Sheet Metal Technician - On-Site Growth & Benefits

West Star Aviation Inc.; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation Inc. in Cedar Hill, TX, is seeking an Aircraft Structures Technician to join our on-site team. You will read blueprints, work with sheet metal components, and follow FAA guidelines while maintaining a safe, efficient shop environment.

The role requires knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, basic computer skills, and good English communication. A High School diploma or equivalent is required; Airframe & Powerplant license is welcome but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sheet metal or fabrication processes (forming, drilling, stamping, shaping, bending, punching, cutting, riveting, filing and dimpling)
• Journeyman: 0-5 years of experience as sheet metal technician.
• Master: 5+ years’ experience as a sheet metal technician.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Airframe and Powerplant License is not required, but welcome. A valid driver’s license and/or a valid passport is ideal, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic sheet metal operations such as drilling, riveting, cutting on airframe components.
• Application and removal of sealant, sound deadening and finish materials.
• Maintenance, cleaning and repair of shop facilities, equipment and tooling when required.
• Safely operate shop equipment such as brakes, presses, riveting equipment, shears, and hand tools associated with sheet-metal functions
• Basic computer skills to navigate electronic training, manuals, and maintenance data bases
• Effectively and clearly communicate (i.e., speak, write, read) in English
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management

Skills

Sheet metal knowledge

Basic computer skills

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Airframe & Powerplant License welcome

Driver's license ideal

Passport ideal

Job description

West Star Aviation Inc. in Cedar Hill, TX, is seeking an Aircraft Structures Technician to join our on-site team. You will read blueprints, work with sheet metal components, and follow FAA guidelines while maintaining a safe, efficient shop environment.

The role requires knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, basic computer skills, and good English communication. A High School diploma or equivalent is required; Airframe & Powerplant license is welcome but not mandatory.