The Sheet Metal Installer – MRO is responsible for performing structural repairs, modifications, and installations on aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations and company procedures. This role involves reading and interpreting blueprints, using hand and power tools, and working with a variety of sheet metal materials to ensure the aircraft is restored to airworthy condition.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Install, modify, and fabricate sheet metal structures to support avionics system installations (e.g., antenna mounts, avionics racks, brackets, and cable runs).
2. Perform layout, drilling, riveting, and fitting of aircraft sheet metal components according to blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications.
3. Modify aircraft structural areas for the integration of avionics wiring and hardware, including mounting panels, conduits, and support frames.
4. Ensure structural work complies with FAA regulations, OEM standards, and company procedures.
5. Work closely with avionics technicians, engineers, and quality control teams to ensure seamless integration and proper function of installed systems.
6. Perform inspections, document work performed and sign off work orders in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
7. Operate hand tools, power tools, and aviation-specific sheet metal tools (e.g., rivet guns, shears, brakes).
8. Support aircraft maintenance, upgrades, and return-to-service timelines in a fast-paced MRO environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work of the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

High school diploma or equivalent. Education to meet licenses required (see below), 2-5 years in aircraft sheet metal modification. Prefer experience with Cessna models from 152 to 300 series aircraft.

Communication Skills:

Must be able to read and speak English. Must be able to communicate effectively with other personnel.

Mathematical Skills:

Basic math skills.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

A & P License desired

Computer Skills:

Basic computer aptitude preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Occasional periods of walking, sitting, rotation, bending, pushing, pulling, and reaching. Occasionally lifting up to 25 lbs, and frequently lifting up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment:

Frequent exposure to general shop conditions, engine noise.

Frequent exposure to aircraft exhaust, moving mechanical parts, lubricants, metals, and solvents.

Frequent exposure to seasonal weather.