Sheetmetal Technician

West Star Aviation; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

West Star Aviation in East Alton, IL seeks a Falcon Regular Full Time Direct Employee for sheet metal work on aircraft. The role requires reading drawings, blueprints, and written instructions, with coordination through the Team Leader to manage priorities and manpower.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and can operate from drawings while supervising and training crew members, ensuring safety and quality throughout each project.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of aircraft structures, fastening systems, procedures and techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and written instructions.
• Comfort coordinating with team leaders and other crews to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform extensive sheet metal work on airframes and components with precision.
• Maintain quality control on all aspects of projects.
• Supervise, instruct and train assigned crew members.
• Coordinate with other crews to minimize interference and ensure smooth workflow.
• Provide input to Engineering and QA for modifications and repairs documentation.
• Direct workflow of projects to ensure continuity, quality and efficient use of time and materials.

Skills

Aircraft structures

Fastening systems

Reading blueprints

Team leadership

Education

Highschool diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Falcon Regular Full Time Direct Employee East Alton, IL, US

This position requires a basicknowledge of aircraft structures, fastening systems, procedures, and techniques.Will work closely with Lead Technicians to organize manpower and set prioritiesfor involved projects. Must be competentat working from drawings, blueprints, and written instructions. Job duties will vary each day and aredesignated by the Team Leader in charge of the project. May be required to work independently or leadsmall projects.

ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

• Perform involved, extensive, andprecise sheet metal functions on the airframe and associated components.
• Maintain quality control on allaspects of assigned projects.
• Supervise, instruct and trainassigned crew members.
• Coordinate with other crews workingon aircraft to minimize interference and ensure smooth workflow.
• Provide input to and cooperate withEngineering and Quality Assurance in development and documentation ofmodifications and repairs.
• Address minor disciplinary issuesand problem resolutions.
• Any other job-related duties asassigned by supervisor or management.

JOBSPECIFICATIONS

Education

• Highschool diploma or equivalent.

Initiative

• Self-motivatedand able to maintain a rapid pace.
• Able to organize and process workwith minimal supervision.
• Ability to lead and provideincentives to other team members.
• Ability to think ahead andanticipate problems.
• Desire and ability to produce aquality job under sometimes less than ideal conditions.

Responsibility

• Mustperform all work in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.
• Must follow verbal and writteninstructions from assigned Team Leader.
• Follow all company and safety rulesduring the performance of duties.
• Maintain customer oriented workhabits.
• Consistently uphold qualitystandards and adhere to sheet metal crew procedures and policies.
• Direct the workflow of projects toensure continuity, quality, and efficient use of time and materials.

PhysicalRequirements

• Able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Routine walking, bending andsquatting or sitting.
• Routing or repetitive physicalmotion with arms and hands.

MentalRequirements

• Understanding and implementation ofregulations and guidelines.
• Ability to work with others in aprofessional manner.
• Ability to coordinate projects.

Supervision

• Will be directed to supervise othertechnicians in specific jobs.
• Work with minimal supervision.

WorkingConditions

• The majority of work will be accomplished ina heated hangar.
• Work outside will occur.
• Varied positions in and around theaircraft.
• Extensive use of tall ladders andelevated work stands may be required.

EquipmentUsed

• Personal hand tools supplied by themechanic.
• Pneumatic, hydraulic, and electricalequipment.
• Jacks, stands, lifts, and othersupport devices.
• Tugs, power carts, and other enginepowered equipment.