SHEET METAL & STRUCTURES TECHNICIAN

Cutter Aviation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 57,859 - 63,369; Full time

Job summary

Cutter Aviation in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Sheet Metal/Structural Technician to join the Maintenance team. You will perform routine and non-routine repairs on aircraft, focusing on sheet metal work, riveting, patching, and corrosion prevention while ensuring FAA and manufacturer standards are met.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience, a High School Diploma or GED, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work overtime and emergency calls.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of sheet metal and structural repair experience on aircraft.
• Knowledge of maintenance manuals and FARs.
• Knowledge of sheet metal and some composites.
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain accountability.
• Excellent organizational, customer service, training, and communication skills.
• Outstanding team building ability.
• Professional in appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to handle conflict.
• A sincere desire to assist customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine structural repairs per FAA standards.
• Troubleshoot and repair airframes per FAA and manufacturer standards.
• Sheet metal work including riveting, patching, corrosion prevention, priming and painting.
• Install optional equipment per customer requests.
• Log repair entries and comply with FAA paperwork neatly.
• Work overtime and on emergency call duty as needed.
• Read and interpret maintenance manuals to determine method.
• Assist in cleaning and policing hangar/work areas.
• Facility maintenance and repairs as directed.

Skills

Sheet metal

Structural repair

Maintenance manuals

Time management

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Cutter Aviation is currently searching for an energetic and knowledgeable member of our Maintenance team. The Sheet Metal/Structural Technician must be an exceptional relationship builder with the drive to provide world-class customer service with respect to activities in the maintenance department while providing routine and unscheduled sheet metal and structural repairs on aircraft.

Phoenix AZ

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non- routine structural repairs in compliance with FAA and industry standards.
• Troubleshoot and perform needed repairs to airframe as needed in compliance with FAA and aircraft manufacturer standards.
• Structural repair to airframes including sheet metal work, riveting, patching, fiberglass repair, corrosion preventative treatment, priming and painting.
• Install optional or added equipment to aircraft at customer’s request.
• Make required log book entry of repair and comply with all company and FAA paperwork requirements in a neat and legible manner.
• Must be willing to work overtime and assignment to emergency call out duty.
• Read & interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications to determine feasibility and method.
• Assist in cleaning and policing of work areas in the hangar shop.
• Facility maintenance and repairs as directed.

Qualifications

• Education Requirement
  • Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Certificates Required
  • None.
• Experience Requirement
  • At least 3-5 years experience working with sheet metal and structural repair on aircraft, preferred.
  • Knowledge of maintenance manuals and FARs.
  • Knowledge of sheet metal and some composites.
  • Ability to perform error-free work with ability to meet/exceed deadlines and time accountability requirements.
  • Excellent organizational, customer service, training, and communication skills.
  • Outstanding team building ability.
  • Professional in appearance and mannerisms.
  • Ability to handle conflict.
  • Able to develop a friendly rapport.
  • A sincere desire to assist customers.
• Other Requirements
  • Ability to pass a drug screening test.
  • Able to pass a background check.
  • Clean driving record.

Salary Description

$42-46/hr DOE