Senior Aircraft Sheetmetal Technician - H125

• Perform detailed sheetmetal modifications and repairs on airframes or parts as assigned by the lead technician
• Perform the sheet metal installations, modification, and repairs on Airbus Helicopters airframes
• Perform installations of major and minor modifications per STC instructions
• Perform cutting, joining and clearance of sheet metal structure per design drawing and standard practices
• Prepare patterns and/or templates to simplify installation processes and to assure proper dimensions
• Ensure that installations are attached without endangering aircraft structure or systems operation and function
• Make adjustments to latches, windows, cowlings and covers
• Using engineering blueprints, install prototype parts and close tolerance materials to print for certification purposes
• Perform sealing of installations
• Perform adjustments to ensure fit on new installations and modifications
• Use a variety of standard and specialized hand tools, power equipment, measuring devices and test equipment in completing work assignments
• Create help tools and jigs to make installations repeatable and easier for lower level technicians
• Manufacture doublers and small parts as necessary
• Use Fiche Techniques, Technical and associated Approved documentation, MES, and SAP
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, parts lists, fiche techniques, technical documentation as required
• Understand service bulletins, inspections reports and other technical data as required
• Refer to documentation (electronic/paper) for proper guidance to perform all tasks required
• Document labor efforts in MES, SAP, and paper requirements as necessary

• Minimum (6) years of sheetmetal installation and/or sheetmetal repair experience on aircraft
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and diagrams, and apply standard shop practices in the fabrication and repair modifications of aircraft structures and repairs
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Must be a US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)
• Physical Requirements: Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings
• Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications
• Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts
• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs
• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor
• Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces
• Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site

Current Airframe or Powerplant license or applicable trade school is a plus but not required