Aviation Sheet Metal Technician – Structures

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401K match

Weekly pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation Inc. in Cedar Hill, TX is seeking an Aircraft Structures Technician to perform basic sheet metal operations on airframe components and support maintenance tasks.

You will use hand tools and shop equipment, apply sealants, and ensure compliance with FAA guidelines. Strong English communication and reliable transportation are valued; a high school diploma is required, A&P not mandatory but welcome.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sheet metal or fabrication processes (forming, drilling, stamping, shaping, bending, punching, cutting, riveting, filing and dimpling).
• Journeyman: 0–5 years; Master: 5+ years of sheet metal technician experience.
• Airframe and Powerplant license is not required, but welcome.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic sheet metal operations on airframe components.
• Apply and remove 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 in English.
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management

Skills

Sheet metal knowledge

English communication

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pneumatic equipment

Hydraulic equipment

Electrical tooling

Job description

West Star Aviation Inc. in Cedar Hill, TX is seeking an Aircraft Structures Technician to perform basic sheet metal operations on airframe components and support maintenance tasks.

You will use hand tools and shop equipment, apply sealants, and ensure compliance with FAA guidelines. Strong English communication and reliable transportation are valued; a high school diploma is required, A&P not mandatory but welcome.