Aviation Sheet Metal Technician | Riveting & Fabrication

AviHire; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K company match

Education assistance

Flight training bonus program

Fertility and adoption assistance

Discounted childcare and planning

Free financial consultations

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Indianapolis seeks a Sheet Metal Technician to fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal components for general aviation aircraft. You will operate fabricating machines, shape metal with various tools, and ensure smooth joints through soldering and welding.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years in aviation sheet metal. FAA manual familiarity is helpful and primer application experience adds value.

Qualifications

• Requires high school education or GED.
• Minimum 2 years diversified aviation sheet metal experience.
• Familiarity with FAA AC 43.13-1B and aircraft structure repair manuals is helpful.
• Knowledge of corrosion identification and removal procedures is helpful.
• Knowledge of wash etch and Alodine application/removal is helpful.
• Experience applying primer is helpful.
• Ability to identify rivets, bolts, screws, nuts, and washers is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning: Determine project requirements, including scope, assembly sequences, and methods using blueprints and instructions.
• Sheet Metal Layout: Lay out and alter sheet metal parts based on blueprints, drawings, and instructions.
• Riveting and Removal: Perform rivet and sheet metal component removal, and install solid and blind rivets with various tools including rivet guns and squeeze tools.
• Metal Fabrication: Bend, form, and drill various metals, ensuring precise fabrication of parts.
• Hole Preparation: Set up for countersinking, dimpling, and deburring holes and cut lines.

Skills

Sheet metal experience

Riveting

Blueprint reading

FAA knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Rivet guns

Squeeze tools

Drill and deburring tools

Job description

Textron Aviation in Indianapolis seeks a Sheet Metal Technician to fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal components for general aviation aircraft. You will operate fabricating machines, shape metal with various tools, and ensure smooth joints through soldering and welding.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years in aviation sheet metal. FAA manual familiarity is helpful and primer application experience adds value.