Lead 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

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Responsible for the effective use of available manpower to accomplish task assignments requested by the CSA Director of Maintenance (DOM) to the highest level of reliability and safety in accordance with all applicable CSA, manufacturer and FAA policies, procedures, manuals and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assign and monitor individual task assignments daily.
• Provide technical assistance to mechanics and work on aircraft, as required.
• Perform Quality Control checks on work accomplished to ensure highest level of reliability and safety.
• Report to DOM daily status of aircraft on station and man-hour utilization.
• Ensure all paperwork is complete and accurate on all aircraft and components in accordance with CSA.
• Adhere to Company policy and procedure.
• Maintain aircraft in accordance with legality, safety and reliability standards.
• Perform sheet metal repair, fabrication, and installation on aircraft structures in accordance with approved data (Structural Repair Manual, engineering drawings, and manufacturer specifications).
• Layout, form, and fabricate sheet metal parts and structural repairs using shears, brakes, and other sheet metal fabrication equipment as required/available.
• Perform riveting, fastening, and structural assembly/disassembly per applicable specifications and approved data.
• Identify, evaluate, and repair corrosion, skin damage, and other structural discrepancies.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.
• Heavy physical effort is required on occasion.
• Follow Maintenance Manual Policies and Procedures.
• Continuous mental and visual attention required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Airframe License.
• Extensive knowledge of all aircraft mechanical systems functions and interactions.
• Thorough working knowledge of all current FAA Regulations.
• Thorough working knowledge and use of MM, IPC, SRM and other manufacturers repair and troubleshooting documents.
• Thorough working knowledge of blueprints, work orders and task cards to determine type of configuration and special instructions prior to installation.
• Extensive knowledge of aircraft accessories, components and other hardware.
• Comprehensive knowledge of estimating hours and materials for completing projects.
• Complete knowledge of aircraft fasteners and applications.
• Complete knowledge of all related skill area CSA equipment and hand tools.
• Thorough working knowledge of sheet metal repair techniques, structural repair procedures, and applicable engineering drawings.
• Skilled in the use of sheet metal fabrication and repair tools and equipment (shears, brakes, rivet guns, drills, and related hand and power tools).
• Knowledge of corrosion identification, prevention, and treatment methods.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings for sheet metal layout, fabrication, and repair.
• Ability to operate aircraft systems.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a good command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Wear appropriate PPE as designated in each work area (e.g., safety glasses, etc.).
• Airframe License.
• Minimum 3 years experience performing heavy sheet metal and fabrication on aircraft structures
• Responsible for the maintenance performed by Class III ACMP, to include providing all maintenance documentation and applicable maintenance references.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• General Safety.
• Quality System Awareness.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Work performed in a shop environment on a regular basis. Occasional travel to line stations.
• Exposed to any number of elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable.
• May work at different workstations as needs require or shift from one station/location to another.

CSA Air, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.