Aviation Welder

Patriot Aerotech; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier aerospace technology company in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking a highly skilled Aviation Welder to support aircraft maintenance and repair projects. This role involves on-aircraft welding and requires compliance with FAA regulations. Candidates should have 1-5 years of aerospace welding experience, be detail-oriented, and willing to travel. The company emphasizes a safety-focused environment and provides critical services to ensure quality and customer confidence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–5 years of aircraft or aerospace welding experience.
• Experience with on‑aircraft welding highly desired.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Perform on‑aircraft welding according to FAA regulations.
• Weld and repair aircraft components and structures.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals.
• Maintain welding equipment and ensure safety protocols.

Skills

Proficiency in TIG (GTAW) welding for aerospace applications

Understanding of aircraft structures, materials, and repair techniques

Ability to pass weld qualification tests

Detail-oriented

Safety-focused

Job description

San Antonio, United States | Posted on 01/17/2026

Patriot Aerotech, strengthened by the acquisition ofAWI NDT, LLC, delivers integrated aerospace andnon‑destructive testing solutions with unmatched speed,precision, and reliability. With over15 years of proven NDT performanceand decades of technical expertise, ourcertified teams—led byASNT Level III professionals—provide inspection, welding,and consulting services that keep critical projects on schedule.

Supportedby a nationwide and global footprint,24/7 rapid response, and industry-leadingmobile and aviation-enabled inspection capabilities,Patriot Aerotech and AWI set a new standard for safety, quality,and customer confidence.

Job Description

Position Summary

Patriot Aerotech is seeking a highly skilled Aviation Welder based in San Antonio, Texas, to support aircraft maintenance, repair, and modification projects nationwide. This role specializes in on-aircraft welding as well as aircraft component welding/repair, working in compliance with FAA regulations and company quality standards. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, detail-oriented, and comfortable traveling to customer sites to perform critical welding tasks on operational aircraft.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform on‑aircraft welding in accordance with approved data, engineering instructions, and FAA regulations
• Weld and repair aircraft components, assemblies, and structures (including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, and other aerospace alloys as required)
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, technical manuals, and work instructions
• Execute welding processes such as TIG (GTAW) and other approved aerospace welding methods
• Ensure all work meets Patriot Aerotech quality standards, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance
• Document work performed, including inspections, repairs, and certifications as required
• Maintain welding equipment, tools, and work areas in a safe and serviceable condition
• Coordinate with maintenance, engineering, quality, and inspection teams while working on‑site
• Travel to domestic (and potentially international) customer locations as required
• Adhere strictly to safety protocols, FOD prevention, and aircraft protection procedures

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1–5 years of aircraft or aerospace welding experience
• Demonstrated experience with on‑aircraft welding (highly desired)
• Proficiency in TIG (GTAW) welding for aerospace applications
• Ability to weld thin‑gauge materials to aerospace tolerances
• Experience working under FAA Part 145 / Part 135 / Part 121 environments preferred
• Ability to pass weld qualification tests and customer‑specific certifications
• Strong understanding of aircraft structures, materials, and repair techniques
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively