Sheet Metal Technician - Fighter Aircraft - Direct Hire Opportunity - 1st Shift - 4 day Work Week!

  • Nickerson Talent Solutions
  • Mesa, Arizona
  • Full Time
Sheet Metal Technician - Fighter Aircraft - Direct Hire Opportunity - 1st Shift - 4 day Work Week!

Job Description:

NTS is Searching for an Aircraft Structures Technician with Fighter Aircraft Experience for a Direct Hire Opportunity in Mesa, AZ.

SUMMARY: The Technicians are an integral part of our Maintenance team. Their experience, practical knowledge, creativity, and problem-solving skills will ensure that the aircraft are maintained in an airworthy and dispatch ready status at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform troubleshooting and repairs to assigned aircraft as directed.

Read and interpret schematics, engineering drawings, and other technical directives.

Remove and replace structural components and fabricate replacement parts as needed.

Perform major and minor structural repairs in accordance with applicable guidance.

Fully proficient in use of precision measuring devices to determine serviceability on aircraft and aircraft components.

Fully proficient in use of structures equipment common to an Air Force sheet metal and machining back shop.

Carry out maintenance, repair, modification and inspection of the company aircraft as detailed in the company maintenance operations manual.

Ensures all tools and equipment are accounted for prior to and at work stoppage/completion in accordance with FOD (foreign object damage) principles.

Provide line maintenance, line servicing and inspection level maintenance tasks as assigned.

Ensure the work accomplished on any aircraft or component is in compliance with:

Applicable airworthiness standards and OEM instructions.

Company Policies and Procedures.

Regulated safety standards.

Ensure that all replacement parts are inspected, eligible, and properly certified prior to installation.

Ensure that removed parts are properly tagged and routed to quarantine.

Complete and certify work reports for all work accomplished on the aircraft.

company procedures as per the maintenance operations manual using safe work practices.

Carry out both line and heavy maintenance activities in accordance with operational standards.

Carry out Independent Checks when authorized as per company policies and procedures.

Carry out Receiving Inspections when authorized, as per company policies and procedures.

Work in compliance with all applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) acts and regulations, including following safe work practices and procedures and using safeguards and personal protective equipment, as necessary and when required; and reporting any hazards or potential safety risks (such as unsafe situations and activities) to a supervisor immediately.

Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.

Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.

Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Additional Benefits: Benefits become active in 30 days/401K in 60 days!!!

These are direct-hire positions with competitive pay and benefits

11 Holidays Observed!!

15 Days PTO!!

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job Requirements:

EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED required

Associate degree strongly preferred, Bachelor's Degree or equivalent a plus

A minimum of 5 years direct Structures Maintenance experience and training on Fighter Aircraft.

SKILLS AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS

Proven track record of success working on complex assignments requiring considerable judgment, initiative and technical/specialized knowledge.

Able to work well in a team and within a fast-paced environment.

Strong problem-solving abilities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.

Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office - Word, Excel and Outlook).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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Job Info

Location

Mesa, Arizona, USA

Type

Permanent

Relocation

Possible

Salary Range

$34.00 - 36.00

Company Details

Nickerson Talent Solutions

2101 Cedar Springs Rd Ste 180

Dallas, Texas 75201 USA

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Nickerson Talent Solutions

NTS is a premier provider of recruiting solutions for businesses across the aerospace industry. Our goal is to help our clients find the right talent to drive their success, while also providing our candidates with fulfilling and rewarding job opport...
Job ID: 482069633
Originally Posted on: 6/20/2025

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