Sheet Metal Mechanic

Flightstar Aircraft Services; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Flightstar Aircraft Services is seeking a skilled sheet metal technician to perform repairs and replacements on structural aircraft parts. You will fabricate coverings and panels using removable samples, read maintenance manuals, and ensure proper sealing and cosmetic cabin work in line with specifications.

Ideal candidates have 18+ months of airframe experience, familiarity with ATA codes, and ability to work with a variety of hand and power tools in a production environment.

Qualifications

• Reads and follows manufacturer instructions and safety information.
• Minimum 18 months of relevant experience with narrow and wide body airframes.
• Knowledge of ATA Codes, aircraft zones, and airframe terminology.

Responsibilities

• Perform sheet metal repairs and replacements of structural parts.
• Fabricate replacement coverings, panels, or fairings using removed parts as samples.
• Read maintenance manuals to identify components and apply instructions accurately.
• Seal aircraft structures and perform cosmetic repairs in cabins.
• Use measuring tools and fasteners to assemble parts and perform bonded repairs as instructed.

Skills

Measuring instruments

Hand and power tools

Part assembly (bolting, riveting)

Fastener identification

Aircraft structure access/installation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hammer

Chisel

Hand snips

Band saw

Circle saw

Drill press

Squaring shears

Brake

Job description

Perform a basic to advanced level skilled work to accomplish sheet metal repairs and replacements of structural parts. Fabricate replacement covering, panels, or fairings by using the removed parts as samples. Reads and complies with instructions and safety information as necessary for proper and safe completion of assigned work.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Cleans corrosion and treats metal surfaces per the manufacturer’s instructions and specifications.

2. Performs basic sheet metal repairs and replacement of structural parts using the following skills:

   • Use measuring instruments such as rulers and grip gauges
   • Utilize hand and powered tools such as hammers, chisels, hand snips, band and circle saws, drill presses, squaring shears and brakes to cut and form
   • Ability to assemble parts by, bolting, screwing, and riveting
   • Determine different types of fasteners used by symbol
   • Remove and install minor components of aircraft structure or systems such as fairings, cargo liners, cargo floors and access panels

3. Ability to repair minor or secondary structure per the manufactures SRM

4. Fabricates replacement covering, panels, or fairings by using the removed parts as samples.

5. Performs repairs of a cosmetic nature in passenger cabin interiors.

6. Performs and demonstrates understanding of sealing procedures of aircraft structures.

7. Performs bonded repairs of honeycomb structures as instructed.

8. Identifies the locations of pressurized areas of aircraft.

9. Opens and closes areas on the aircraft that are required to be open for inspection.

10. Applies corrosion preventatives and maintains knowledge of areas of the aircraft in which corrosion inhibiting liquids may not be applied.

11. Possesses working knowledge of ATA Codes (Chapter and Subchapters) as well as aircraft zones, narrow and wide body airframe familiarization, and industry standards.

12. Reads maintenance manuals to identify and locate aircraft components on the aircraft, and accurately implements instructions of maintenance manuals.

13. Identifies the structural composition of aircraft (i.e., aluminum or composite) prior to performing any work on the structure.

14. Performs repairs of a cosmetic nature in passenger cabin interiors.

15. Performs and demonstrates understanding of sealing procedures of aircraft structures.

16. Reads instructions and safety information as necessary for proper and safe completion of assigned work.

17. Performs other duties as assigned.

Decision Discretion

Decisions made by this role that DO NOT require approval. (This does no bypass need for communication)

Decisions that will require approval.

Time off requests

Key Interactions

Internal

• Departments or Job Titles
• Purpose
• Immediate Manager/ Supervisor and other Maintenance Leadership
• Other department employees and contract employees

External

• Businesses or Organization
• Purpose
• Businesses or Organization
• Corporate and OpCO employees
• Customers

Position Profile

Required

Level

Academic Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required

Languages

Read, speak, write, and understand the English language.

Special Licenses

Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate is preferred; Airframe Familiarization (FAM) course certificates preferred

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Drivers License

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Previous Experience

Minimum 18 months of relevant experience providing knowledge of narrow and wide body airframe techniques, terminology, parts, etc.

Technical Skills

Individual will perform daily transactions within Flightstar’s ERP system, vending (POU), as well as research customer’s maintenance manuals.

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Required Skills

Lifts and carries hand tools, parts, and work materials; ascends and descends ladders and platforms; and frequently works in a variety of positions such as stooping, kneeling or squatting.

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