Sheet Metal Technician

First Class Air Company; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

First Class Air Company in Hot Springs, AR is seeking a Sheet Metal Technician to inspect, repair, modify, and restore aircraft airframe components in accordance with FAA standards and company procedures.

You will read technical manuals, use precision measuring tools, and document actions per FAA requirements while maintaining safety and teamwork in a fast-paced repair environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient with structures and hand tools used in sheet metal work.
• Able to read precision measuring tools and aircraft drawings.
• Understanding of FAA regulations and their interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Assess maintenance/repair requirements for airframe components using manuals and data.
• Perform approved repair operations on sheet metal structures and assemblies.
• Repair mechanical assemblies and replace parts as needed.
• Document actions per FAA and company requirements.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to solve repair challenges.

Skills

Hand tool proficiency

Reading drawings/prints

Technical communication

Teamwork

FAA regulations knowledge

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Full Time Hot Springs, AR, US

The Sheet Metal Technician is responsible for inspecting, repairing, modifying, and restoring aircraft airframe components and structural assemblies in accordance with FAA, EASA, UK CAA, and company standards. This role utilizes technical manuals, engineering data, and precision measuring tools to perform high-quality structural repairs that ensure airworthiness, safety, and regulatory compliance. The Sheet Metal Technician plays a critical role in supporting the companies commitment to delivering exceptional repair services while maintaining a safe, efficient, and collaborative work environment. Through technical expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement, this position contributes to the organization's mission of providing industry-leading aerospace maintenance and repair solutions.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assesses maintenance/repair requirements for airframe components and assemblies using technical manuals, service bulletins, and other approved data.
• Provides technical information to engineers for the development of repairs outside of approved data scope when required.
• Performs approved repair operations to structures including sheet metal and other structures.
• Repairs mechanical assemblies including repairs and part replacements.
• Documents maintenance/repair actions per company and FAA requirements.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Skilled in the use of structures and hand tools related to the responsibilities described above.
• Well versed in the use of production and repair-related prints/drawings.
• Ability to read precision measuring tools and instruments.
• Working knowledge of FAA regulations, their interpretation, and application.
• Intermediate level computer skills including basic use of MS Outlook (or other e-mail application), Word, and Excel preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical subject matter both orally and in writing.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.