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Ballard Aviation, Inc.

Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic

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What they do

An Aircraft or A & P Mechanic maintains and repairs different types of aircraft such as planes, jets or helicopters. Provides scheduled maintenance and inspections. May specialize in working on the frame, engine, electrical systems or other parts of an aircraft, or specialize in certain types of aircraft.

$76,095 / year median in Kansas

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Sheet Metal Mechanic Responsibilities:
The Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic is responsible to inspect, overhaul, repair, modify, and troubleshoot airframe parts, systems, and components. The Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic is responsible to perform work within the Manufactures Tech. data, FAA Requirements, and company standards of quality.
Job Duties:
  • Employees will positively support and promote safety, security, and quality as a fundamental function of the overall responsibility.
  • Keep a clean and safe work area at all times. Ensure that waste materials such as primer, paint, alodine, and other fluids are properly handled
  • Accomplish work within job standards or estimated hours
  • Support shop A&P mechanics in servicing and modifications
  • Fabricate parts and assemblies for repairs. These parts will be inspected to ensure the parts are fabricated to the engineering data and FAA requirements
  • Inform the Supervisor/Lead immediately of any unairworthy conditions found during the performance of work assigned
  • Coordinate with other departments as necessary to ensure continuous workflow
  • Ensure that Manufactures Tech data and FAA regulations and procedures are followed at all times
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the Direct Supervisor or Manager
  • Interact with the Supervisor to recommend improvements needed to improve quality and time savings
  • While performing job duties, the employee will be required to reach with hands and arms, stand; walk; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls
  • The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds
Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Two (2) years, aircraft Sheet Metal experience
  • General Aviation aircraft (Preferred)
  • Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language
  • Valid Driver's License Reliable commute or planning to relocate before starting work.
Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Newton, KS 67114: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance