Lead Sheet Metal Technician

GAL AeroStaff Ltd.; Millington (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time-off benefits

Insurance and plan benefits

Job summary

GAL AeroStaff Ltd. is seeking an experienced Lead Sheet Metal Technician to oversee structural repairs on aircraft in an MRO environment. The role requires strong leadership and extensive sheet metal repair experience on widebody aircraft.

Candidates should be able to read SRMs and drawings, supervise technicians, ensure FAA-compliant work, and maintain documentation. Military sheet metal experience is considered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 4+ years of aircraft sheet metal experience required.
• Widebody aircraft experience required.
• Military sheet metal experience considered.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural sheet metal repairs and modifications on aircraft components and structures.
• Lead and support sheet metal technicians during heavy maintenance and modification activities.
• Read and interpret SRMs, blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Perform drilling, riveting, cutting, fitting, and structural assembly tasks.
• Troubleshoot structural discrepancies and determine corrective actions.
• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with FAA regulations and company standards.
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality and airworthiness.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior technicians.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and records.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Dependability

Initiative

Teamwork

Work Quality

Safety

Problem Solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

4+ years aircraft sheet metal experience

Widebody aircraft experience

Military sheet metal experience considered

Authorized to work in the United States

Tools

Own tools

Job description

GAL AeroStaff Ltd. is an aerospace staffing company specializing in temporary and permanent staffing for general and technical positions in the aviation and aerospace industry. In keeping with this goal, each benefit program has been carefully devised. These benefits include time-off benefits, such as vacations and holidays, and insurance and other plan benefits. We are constantly studying and evaluating our benefits and policies to better meet present and future requirements.

The Lead Sheet Metal Technician is responsible for performing and overseeing structural sheet metal repairs, modifications, and installations on aircraft in a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) environment. This role requires strong structural repair experience, leadership ability, and the ability to support heavy maintenance operations on widebody aircraft. Military sheet metal experience will be considered.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform structural sheet metal repairs and modifications on aircraft components and structures
• Lead and support sheet metal technicians during heavy maintenance and modification activities
• Remove, repair, and replace aircraft structural components including skins, panels, floor beams, frames, and supports
• Fabricate and install sheet metal parts such as brackets, doublers, and reinforcements
• Read and interpret SRMs, blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical documentation
• Perform drilling, riveting, cutting, fitting, and structural assembly tasks
• Troubleshoot structural discrepancies and determine corrective actions
• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with FAA regulations and company standards
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality and airworthiness
• Assist in training and mentoring junior technicians
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and records
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Leadership – Provides guidance and support to sheet metal teams
• Communication – Communicates clearly with team members and leadership
• Dependability – Maintains reliability and accountability
• Initiative – Takes ownership of repairs and project completion
• Teamwork – Works collaboratively in a heavy maintenance environment
• Work Quality – Ensures precision and compliance in all structural work performed
• Safety – Follows safety procedures and promotes a safe work environment
• Problem Solving – Diagnoses and resolves structural repair issues effectively

Summary of Education, Experience & Certification

High School diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum 4+ years of aircraft sheet metal experience required
• Widebody aircraft experience required
• Military sheet metal experience considered
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of aircraft structural repair and sheet metal practices
• Experience performing heavy structural repairs and modifications on aircraft
• Ability to read and interpret SRMs, engineering drawings, and technical manuals
• Experience with drilling, riveting, fitting, and sheet metal fabrication
• Ability to fabricate and install structural components and reinforcements
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced MRO or heavy maintenance environment
• Leadership experience or ability to guide and support technicians
• Must provide own tools
• Ability to lift, stand, and work in various physical positions throughout the shift