Job Description
LOCATION & DETAILS
- Fort Worth, TX
- 6-Month Contract-to-Hire / Open-Ended Contract
- Split per diem available to those who qualify
- Monday – Friday
- 7:00am – 3:00pm
- Personal basic tools/box required
HELICOPTERS SERVICED
- Airbus Helicopters
- Leonardo (AgustaWestland)
- MD Helicopters
- Sikorsky
- Bell
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Mechanic with 5+ years of experience performing repairs, installations, and modifications to aircraft. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication and repair, with a focus on safety and precision, and prior helicopter experience. Join our team and work on cutting-edge aviation projects in a dynamic and rewarding environment!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Comply with all safety regulations and procedures while performing work.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, manuals, and specifications to determine layout requirements.
- Mark outlines or patterns on materials using measuring instruments and scribes.
- Set up and operate fabricating machines (shears, brakes, presses, forming rolls, punch and drill presses) to cut, bend, block, form, punch, drill, or shape parts to specifications.
- Operate soldering equipment to join sheet metal parts.
- Smooth edges and surfaces of grooves or joints using hand tools, power tools, files, or chemicals.
- Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications and tolerances using precision measuring instruments.
- Diagnose and repair structural discrepancies as needed.
- Install structural components such as bulkheads, formers, stringers, ribs, frames, and other components.
- Install insulation materials (fiberglass, polyurethane) using hand or power tools.
- Repair dents, cracks, and damage to the aircraft skin using appropriate hand tools.
- Repair holes in aircraft skins with patch materials like aluminum, composites, fiberglass, or synthetic resin materials.
- Install, repair, and replace aircraft skins, structural components, and interior furnishings (insulation, carpeting, vinyl flooring, seats, paneling, soundproofing materials, paint).
- Keep detailed records of all repairs and work performed on aircraft in compliance with repair station guidelines.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience as a sheet metal mechanic
- Working knowledge of blueprint reading, geometry, and trigonometry.
- Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
- Familiarity with aviation maintenance manuals and repair station guidelines.
PHYSICAL & COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to pass a 10-year criminal background check and FAA DOT drug test.
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
- Valid and current US Driver’s License.
INTERVIEW PROCESS
- An in-person interview will be required for all qualified local candidates.
- A Microsoft Teams interview will be required for all other qualified candidates.
- Candidates should be prepared to discuss their experience in detail and demonstrate technical proficiency.
PAY & SCHEDULE
- Hourly based off of experience and interview.
- Split per diem is available to those who qualify
- Paid weekly after the first week of work
- OT is time and ½
- Monday – Friday
- 7:00am – 3:00pm
- Must be flexible to work OT when needed
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Daily paid, Contract work, Local area, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours,