SHEET METAL & STRUCTURES TECHNICIAN

Cutter Aviation, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cutter Aviation, Inc. in Phoenix seeks an energetic Sheet Metal/Structural Technician to perform routine and non-routine repairs on aircraft, following FAA and manufacturer standards.

You will work on airframes, including sheet metal, riveting, patches, and corrosion prevention, and install optional equipment at customer request. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of aircraft sheet metal experience, strong adherence to logbook and FAA paperwork, and excellent organizational and communication

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in sheet metal and structural repair on aircraft
• Knowledge of maintenance manuals and FARs
• Ability to meet deadlines and work with accuracy
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills
• Strong teamwork and professional appearance

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine structural repairs in compliance with FAA and industry standards
• Troubleshoot and repair airframes in accordance with FAA and manufacturer guidelines
• Structural work including sheet metal, riveting, patching, and corrosion prevention
• Install optional equipment to aircraft per customer requests
• Record logbook entries neatly and comply with FAA paperwork requirements
• Work overtime and be available for emergency call-outs
• Read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specs
• Assist in cleaning and policing of work areas in the hangar
• Support facility maintenance and repairs as directed

Skills

Sheet metal

Structural repair

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and non routine structural repairs in compliance with F.A.A. 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 F.A.A. 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.

Certificate(s) 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 FAR’s.
• 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.