Aviation Sheet Metal Technician

Job Summary
Inspect, test, repair, maintain, and service aircraft using test equipment and hand tools, as needed, to return aircraft to service per FAA and manufacturers specifications. Duties & Responsibilities

• Learns and/or performs routine maintenance and inspections on general aviation aircraft
• Performs structural repairs and modifications
• Ensures proper care of customer property through all phases of maintenance work
• Accurately completes required paperwork and work order details in Corridor
• Meets or beats flat rates for most of the assigned tasks
• Understands and follows all safety procedures and utilizes support equipment in a safe manner
• Responsible for completing training syllabus for advancement to next level

Qualifications & Job Requirements

• Minimum two (2) years experience in general aviation preferred
• Minimum two (2) years performing structural repairs and modifications with Sheet Metal
• Experience working with composite materials a plus
• Basic knowledge of Sheet Metal assembly techniques required
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics required
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to follow directions
• Organized and detail oriented
• Airframe Certification preferred for entry and mid level position / Required for senior level position

Other Prerequisites

• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in an aircraft hangar environment with moderate noise level. The employee is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Must have the ability for climbing and bending at the waist, crawling, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, and working at heights, Reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Available Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Short term & Long term Disability - paid 100% by Company
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment - paid 100% by Company
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, bereavement
• Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account (employer contributions tied to participation in wellness program)
• 401K & Roth 401k with employer match
• Flexible Spending programs

Western Aircraft Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing pre-employment testing in accordance with 14 CFR 120. Applicants testing positive for the presence of prohibited drugs are ineligible for employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.