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Role and Responsibilities
* Comply with all safety regulations and procedures while performing work
* Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, manuals, and specifications to determine layout requirements
* Mark outlines or patterns on materials, using measuring instruments and scribes
* Set up and operate fabricating machines, such as shears, brakes, presses, forming rolls, and punch and drill presses, to cut, bend, block, form, punch, drill, or otherwise shape parts to specifications
* Operate soldering equipment to join sheet metal parts
* Smooth edges and surfaces of grooves or joints, using hand tools, power tools, files, or chemicals
* Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications and tolerances, using precision measuring instruments
* Provide accurate diagnoses and repair of structural discrepancies noted.
* Install structural fittings such as bulkheads, formers, stringers, ribs, frames, and other components.
* Install insulation materials such as fiberglass or polyurethane using hand or power tools.
* Repair dents, cracks, or other damage to the aircraft’s skin using appropriate hand tools.
* Repair holes in aircraft skins using patch materials such as aluminum, composite materials, or plastic materials such as fiberglass cloth or synthetic resin materials.Installing, repairing, and replacing aircraft skins, structural components, and interior furnishings such as insulation, carpeting, vinyl flooring, soundproofing materials, seats, paneling, and painting
* Installing interior and exterior trims such as windows, doors, bulkheads, wall panels, ceilings, flooring, and staircases
* Applying corrosion-resistant coatings such as paint or primer to surfaces to protect them from damage by
* Keeping detailed records of all repairs and work performed on the aircraft in accordance with the repair station guidelines. Skills:
* Drawing Interpretation:Sheetmetal technicians must be able to interpret drawings for the fabrication of parts as well as installation of STC components.
* Fabrication: Fabrication is the process of creating airworthy parts by using AC43.13 or other approved data for repairs. Aircraft sheet metal mechanics use fabrication skills to create tools and parts for aircraft. They also use fabrication skills to repair and modify existing parts.
* Inspection: Aircraft sheet metal mechanics use inspection skills to assess the condition of aircraft parts and determine if they need repair. They also use inspection skills to ensure that the aircraft parts they install are working properly. This involves testing the parts and monitoring their performance. Required Skills and Qualifications
* High school diploma or equivalent
* 3+ years’ experience as a sheet metal mechanic, with at least 2 years on helicopter installations and repairs.
* Working knowledge of blueprint reading.
* Ability to use basic Sheetmetal hand tools.
* Familiarity with aviation maintenance manuals
