Aircraft Sheet Metal Tech

About the Company

• Founded in 2000 by three former Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 fighter pilots.
• Identified an opportunity to improve military readiness training.
• Top Aces is the world leader in contracted adversary air (ADAIR) services and joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) training.
• Maintains an unblemished safety record, having flown over 130,000 operational training hours without accident.
• Supports customers worldwide, including Canada, the U.S., Germany, and multiple other NATO allies and international partner nations.
• Vision: To be the most trusted provider of innovative defense training solutions, continuously elevating standards where "Experience Matters."
• Committed to innovation and technology to remain adaptable, training allied militaries against evolving threats.
• Team contributes to training the next generation of combat leaders by living values of Service, Integrity, Excellence, and Together every day.

Summary

• Sheet Metal Technicians are an integral part of the Return to Service team.
• Experience, practical knowledge, creativity, and problem-solving skills ensure aircraft are assembled according to applicable documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide aircraft sheet metal fabrication, disassembly, and reassembly tasks as assigned using all common and special purpose aircraft maintenance tools and test equipment.
• Repair sheet metal and composite structures.
• Diagnose and repair aircraft components.
• Prepare and apply various aircraft finishes.
• Read blueprints, interpret schematics, complex technical diagrams, and drawings.
• Trim parts as required.
• Maintain system components.
• Verify cable tension.
• Assess damage and corrosion of aircraft structures.
• Repair, replace, and modify sheet metal and/or composite structures.
• Operate aircraft towing equipment in towing operations.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections on aircraft and aircraft systems and subsystems.
• Operate and service ground support equipment.
• Ensure work accomplished on any aircraft or component complies with:
  • Applicable airworthiness standards and OEM instructions.
  • Company Policies and Procedures.
  • Regulated safety standards.
• Ensure all replacement parts are inspected, eligible, and properly certified prior to installation.
• Ensure removed parts are properly tagged and routed to quarantine.
• Carry out maintenance, repair, modification, and daily inspection of company aircraft as detailed in the company maintenance control manual.
• Complete and certify work reports for all work accomplished on the aircraft.
• Follow company procedures as per the maintenance control manual using safe work practices.
• Carry out both line and heavy maintenance activities in accordance with operational standards.
• Carry out Independent Checks when authorized as per company policies and procedures.
• Work in compliance with all applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) acts and regulations.
• Follow safe work practices and procedures and use safeguards and personal protective equipment, as necessary and when required.
• Report any hazards or potential safety risks (such as unsafe situations and activities) to a supervisor immediately.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Proven track record of success working on complex assignments requiring considerable judgment, initiative, and technical/specialized knowledge.
• Able to work well in a team and within a fast-paced environment.
• Motivated, self-starter able to carry out tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• FAA Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) license/certification or equivalent experience required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of 5 years overall aircraft maintenance experience.
• Must be a US Citizen or hold a valid Green Card.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Inspection Authorization (IA) certification.
• Associate degree strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

• While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, walk, and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• This position requires close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is required to regularly work in both office and outside weather environments.
• The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and vibrations, and is frequently exposed to very hot or cold, wet or humid conditions.
• The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risks of electrical shock.
• The noise level is occasionally very loud.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the telephone.

Special Work Conditions

• Domestic and International Travel may be required.