Sheet Metal Aircraft Structures Tech - 2nd Shift

West Star Aviation Inc.; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K match

Paid time off accruals

Weekly pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation in Cedar Hill, TX is seeking an Aircraft Structures Technician for 2nd shift. You will work on sheet metal components, read blueprints, and follow FAA guidelines to ensure structural integrity.

The role requires basic to advanced knowledge of aircraft structures, with 0–5 years of sheet metal experience for Journeyman, or 5+ years for Master. On-site work with comprehensive benefits starting at day one.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Journeyman: 0-5 years of experience as sheet metal technician.
• Master: 5+ years’ experience as a sheet metal technician.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic sheet metal operations such as drilling, riveting, cutting on airframe components.
• Apply and remove sealant, sound deadening and finish materials.
• Maintenance, cleaning and repair of shop facilities, equipment and tooling when required.
• Safely operate shop equipment such as brakes, presses, riveting equipment, shears, and hand tools associated with sheet-metal functions.
• Basic computer skills to navigate electronic training, manuals, and maintenance data bases.
• Communicate in English clearly (speaking, writing, reading).
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Skills

Aircraft structures

Blueprint reading

Reading drawings

Sheet metal

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Airframe and Powerplant license welcome

Job description

West Star Aviation in Cedar Hill, TX is seeking an Aircraft Structures Technician for 2nd shift. You will work on sheet metal components, read blueprints, and follow FAA guidelines to ensure structural integrity.

The role requires basic to advanced knowledge of aircraft structures, with 0–5 years of sheet metal experience for Journeyman, or 5+ years for Master. On-site work with comprehensive benefits starting at day one.