Lead Aircraft Sheet Metal & Composite Technician

GA Telesis, LLC; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GA Telesis is seeking an experienced Lead Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician for our Ft. Lauderdale MRO Composite facility. The role focuses on aircraft composite repairs and leadership of a small team to ensure airworthiness and adherence to FAA and customer maintenance manuals.

The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years in aviation component repairs, be able to lift 70 pounds, read and write English, and demonstrate solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; technical or trade school certifications preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience in aviation component repairs.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English.
• Must be able to lift 70 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning, disassembly, and repair of flight controls, structures, stabilizers, nacelles, exhaust, and other aircraft parts.
• Lead and oversee a team of 5–10 personnel.
• Repair, modify, replace, or overhaul aircraft parts to ensure airworthiness.
• Perform work within estimated or budgeted hours.
• Know the proper use of heat control units.
• Know various types of aircraft sealant and appropriate method application for sealant, as well as aircraft fasteners and basic methods of installation and suitable substitutions.
• Fabricate parts as required and have knowledge of metal and alloys and where substitutes may be used.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

English literacy

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Trade/technical certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

GA Telesis is seeking an experienced Lead Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician for our Ft. Lauderdale MRO Composite facility. The role focuses on aircraft composite repairs and leadership of a small team to ensure airworthiness and adherence to FAA and customer maintenance manuals.

The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years in aviation component repairs, be able to lift 70 pounds, read and write English, and demonstrate solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office.