Lead Aircraft Sheet Metal 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 a global leader providing integrated solutions to the aviation and aerospace industries,with a continuously expanding presence in new countries worldwide. We serve over 2,000 customers, including airlines, original equipment manufacturers, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers. GA Telesis Ecosystem™ is a vast global network spanning 54 locations in 30 countries on six continents. At GA Telesis, our core business is integrated aviation solutions, and our mission is customer success.

Within the Composite Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul unit at GA Telesis, we are seeking an experienced Lead Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician to join our team at our MRO Composite facility in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. This is a full-time position that will focus on aircraft composite repairs. Reporting to the Director of Production, MRO the ideal candidate will use their full knowledge and experience to complete all tasks in quality standards of the Company, FAA, and our customers' approved maintenance manual. Important Notice: Eligibility Requirement: Only U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents will be considered for this position.

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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, technical or trade school certifications preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 yearsexperience in aviation component repairs.
• Basic computer skills required such as Microsoft Suite.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English.
• Must be able to lift 70 pounds.

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