Lead Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician

CSA Air, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CSA Air, Inc. is seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Technician to join our maintenance team in Kentucky. The role focuses on structural repairs, fabrication, and installation of aircraft sheet metal components in compliance with Structural Repair Manual and manufacturer data.

The candidate will read blueprints, perform quality control checks, and ensure all paperwork and maintenance records meet FAA and CSA standards. Heavy physical effort may be required, and a valid Airframe License is essential.

Qualifications

• Airframe license required and valid.
• Extensive knowledge of FAA regulations.
• Experience with sheet metal repair and fabrication.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong attention to quality and safety.
• English language proficiency and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assign and monitor daily task assignments.
• Provide technical assistance to mechanics and work on aircraft as required.
• Perform Quality Control checks on completed work for reliability and safety.
• Report daily aircraft status and man-hour utilization to DOM.
• Ensure all paperwork on aircraft and components is complete and compliant.
• Maintain aircraft in accordance with legality, safety and reliability standards.
• Perform sheet metal fabrication, repairs, and installation per data and specs.
• Lay out and fabricate sheet metal parts using required tools.
• Identify and repair corrosion and structural discrepancies.

Skills

Sheet metal

Blueprint reading

FAA regulations knowledge

Quality control

Mechanical aptitude

English proficiency

Education

Airframe License

High School diploma

Tools

MM/IPC/SRM manuals

Job description

CSA Air, Inc. is seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Technician to join our maintenance team in Kentucky. The role focuses on structural repairs, fabrication, and installation of aircraft sheet metal components in compliance with Structural Repair Manual and manufacturer data.

The candidate will read blueprints, perform quality control checks, and ensure all paperwork and maintenance records meet FAA and CSA standards. Heavy physical effort may be required, and a valid Airframe License is essential.