Sheetmetal Worker (Contractor) - Standard Aero
Springfield, IL
About the Job
Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of
Your work ties us all together, helping our teams function and operate. Experience opportunities to learn and be a part of an organization that has your back. And with competitive compensation and total rewards, you’ll also enjoy our great perks.
Work with the latest technologies and techniques in the aviation industry to source materials, manage inventory, and coordinate logistics. You’ll ensure we have what we need to service our customers.
What you'll do:
- Performs structural aircraft repairs using appropriate sheet metal techniques and fasteners. Builds up surfaces and structures to specifications. Installs Service Bulletin kits using parts and instructions provided by O.E.M
- Plans and develops schemes for sheet metal repairs and/or modifications by utilizing blueprints, sketches, service bulletins, OEM or government specifications, engineering orders or other technical publications.
- Uses precision measuring instruments to accomplish sheet metal repairs or modifications, (i.e. micrometers, calipers, surface plates, protractors, combination squares, etc.)
- Sets up and uses sheet metal equipment such as power brakes, presses, saws, rollers, etc.
Constructs dollies, jigs, and special tools as required. - Documents all work accomplished (a.k.a “sign-off”) in a clear, concise and accurate manner.
Accomplishes Service Bulletins, Repair Letters, and Airworthiness Directives as required.
Reads and interprets maintenance manuals, blueprints, technical manuals, and schematic diagrams when required. - Responsible for knowing, understanding, following, promoting, and continuously improving company policies and procedures.
- Works fair share of overtime
- Observes all safety, environmental, and general housekeeping rules and policies.
- May perform other duties as required by the department.
Position Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Sheet metal training preferred. This training may take the form of military training or technical school training.
- 1-3 years civilian or military aircraft sheet metal experience.
- Proven mechanical and technical aptitude.
- Proven experience using a variety of hand and power tools, including precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, protractors, etc.).
- Prior experience operating sheet metal machinery to fabricate units with complex contours and multiple angles.
- Must know how to calculate, bend and perform roll allowances.
- Strong communication skills required, both verbal and written. Must have good interpersonal and verbal skills in order to interface with customers and employees.
- Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.
Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.