Sheetmetal Technician (Straight Flight)

Employee will be responsible performing in-depth sheet-metal repairs and modifications on both piston and jet aircraft in the general aviation arena. The position will require the ability to make decisions related to the proper techniques and materials needed to perform the work. Some travel both domestic and international may be required to recover damaged aircraft or repair aircraft at the customer facility. Employee must be proficient in all aircraft manufacturer’s support manuals to allow complete research into a repair programs or maintenance functions. Straight Flight is a subsidiary of Sierra Nevada Corporation since 2007 and is equipped with 3 18,000 square foot hangars with back shops for fabrication of both metal and composite parts, avionics repair, and painting projects. Straight Flight became a Certified Repair Station with the Federal Aviation Administration in 1992 and was rated by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency in 2007. Straight Flight currently holds a very impressive Operations Specification that includes 5 Class ratings. Salary & Benefits: 4 – day work week, (minimum 40 hours a week) Day Shift 7:00AM to 5:30PM Company sponsored health benefits after 30 days 401K available after 30 days – company match has vesting period Personal Time Off (PTO) available after 30 days Must-haves: High school diploma and typically 5 or more years of relevant experience in general aviation and corporate aircraft A higher level degree may substitute for experience Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education Must have reliable transportation to and from work locations Ability to speak, read and write in English Ability to read blueprints Ability to understand and interpret applicable technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals and/or publications, and service bulletins Must possess own hand tools to complete any maintenance function No limitations on confined space entry and ability to lift 50 pounds No drug or alcohol convictions within the last 5 years Participation in random drug and alcohol testing pool mandatory Background check applies – driving and criminal records reviewed Sheetmetal experience with repair, modification, or manufacturing in a part 145 repair station Preferred: Active, current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Power plant certification with no prior FAA violations Experience with computerized maintenance manuals Previous experience with Corridor software will be favorably considered Previous Sheetmetal experience with thicknesses of .0015" - .0030", or with flight controls will be favorably considered IMPORTANT NOTICE: To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.