Senior Aircraft Sheetmetal Technician

• Perform detailed sheetmetal modifications and repairs on airframes or parts as assigned by the lead technician
• Perform 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, Hearing, Speaking, Equipment Operation, Carrying up to 30lbs/14kgs, Lifting up to 30lbs/14kgs, Pushing / Pulling, Sitting, Squatting / Kneeling, Standing, Walking
• Personal Protective Equipment required as required by site and/or customer site

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