Sheet Metal Technician (Various Shifts) San Antonio, TX

Cessna Aircraft Company; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in private aviation is seeking a Sheet Metal Technician in San Antonio, TX. This role involves fabricating and repairing sheet metal products for aircraft. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, and at least three years of aviation sheet metal experience. The company offers a competitive rewards package, including 401K matching and education assistance.

Benefits

401K company match

Education assistance

Flight training bonus

Fertility and adoption assistance

Discounted childcare

Free financial consultations

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of diversified aviation sheet metal experience required.
• Familiarity with FAA AC 43.13-1B and aircraft structure repair manuals is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products for aircraft.
• Perform rivet and sheet metal component removal and installation.

Skills

Corrosion Identification

Metal Fabrication

Education

High School education or GED

Tools

Rivet Guns

Squeeze Tools

Job description

Job Number:

Sheet Metal Technician (Various Shifts) San Antonio, TX

Job Number:

332469

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

What you will be doing as a Sheet Metal Technician :

In this role, you can expect to fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and equipment for general aviation aircraft. You'll set up and operate fabricating machines, shape metal using various tools, and join parts with soldering and welding equipment. Your expertise will ensure seamless and smooth joints and surfaces.

Your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

1. Project Planning : Determine project requirements, including scope, assembly sequences, and methods using blueprints and instructions
2. Sheet Metal Layout : Lay out and alter sheet metal parts based on blueprints, drawings, and instructions
3. Riveting and Removal : Perform rivet and sheet metal component removal, and install solid and blind rivets with various tools including rivet guns and squeeze tools
4. Metal Fabrication : Bend, form, and drill various metals, ensuring precise fabrication of parts
5. Hole Preparation : Set up for countersinking, dimpling, and deburring holes and cut lines

What you need to be successful:

• High School education, GED, or a Bronze Level WorkKeys certification is required
• A minimum 3 years of diversified aviation sheet metal experience is required
• Familiarity with FAA AC 43.13-1B and aircraft structure repair manuals is helpful
• Skills in identifying types of corrosion and corrosion removal procedures are helpful
• Knowledge of the application and removal of wash etch and Alodine material is helpful
• Experience in applying primer is helpful
• Ability to identify rivets, bolts, screws, nuts, and washers is helpful

Your success is our success. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to help you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one.

• 401K company match + additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation
• Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester
• Flight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications
• Fertility and adoption assistance, along with discounted childcare and planning
• Free financial consultations and guidance

At Textron Aviation, base pay is only one part of our Total Rewards package and is determined within a range. This provides opportunities to grow and develop within your role, depending on your experience, qualifications, and location.

Our workforce is made up of individuals from diverse backgrounds, interests, and passions. Our unique perspectives help us develop legendary products. We welcome you to apply if this role aligns with your career goals, regardless of whether your experience matches all qualifications exactly. You could be our next great fit!

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.