Lead Sheet Metal Technician

GAL AeroStaff • Goodyear, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

GAL AeroStaff Ltd. is an aerospace staffing company providing temporary and permanent staffing for general and technical roles in aviation and aerospace. The Lead Sheet Metal Technician supports aircraft structural maintenance and modification operations in Goodyear, Arizona, in an active MRO environment. The position performs and oversees structural repairs, modifications, fabrication, and installations, and provides leadership and technical support to other technicians. Widebody aircraft experience is required; military aircraft sheet metal experience will also be considered.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years of aircraft sheet metal experience.
• Widebody aircraft experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and support aircraft structural maintenance personnel.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft structural repair and sheet metal practices.
• Experience performing heavy structural repairs and modifications.
• Ability to read and interpret Structural Repair Manuals, engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Experience with drilling, riveting, fitting, fastening, and sheet metal fabrication.
• Ability to fabricate and install structural components and reinforcements.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced MRO and heavy maintenance environment.
• Ability to guide, train, and support other technicians.
• Must provide required personal tools.

Nice To Haves

• Military aircraft sheet metal experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft structural sheet metal repairs, modifications, and installations.
• Lead and support sheet metal technicians during heavy maintenance and modification activities.
• Remove, repair, and replace aircraft structural components, including skins, panels, floor beams, frames, and supports.
• Fabricate and install brackets, doublers, reinforcements, and other structural components.
• Perform drilling, riveting, cutting, fitting, fastening, and structural assembly tasks.
• Read and interpret Structural Repair Manuals, blueprints, engineering drawings, and applicable technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot structural discrepancies and support appropriate corrective actions.
• Inspect completed structural work to verify workmanship, quality, and airworthiness.
• Provide guidance and technical support to junior technicians.
• Complete required maintenance documentation accurately and maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Benefits

• Medical benefits after 90 days of employment.
• Three paid holidays per year after 90 days of employment: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
• State-mandated sick leave, where applicable.
• Travel pay, when applicable to the assignment.
• Per diem split, when applicable to the assignment.
• Access to a 401(k) plan; any employer contribution or match is discretionary and not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED