Sheet Metal Technician (Various Shifts) - San Antonio, TX

Textron • San Antonio, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Shape the aircraft that connect people, power missions and define aviation excellence! Use your sheet metal expertise to fabricate, repair, and restore world-class aircraft in a fast-paced aviation environment. Join a team where craftsmanship, precision, and attention to detail directly contribute to aircraft quality, safety, and customer success. In this role, you can expect to use your sheet metal expertise to fabricate, repair, and install aircraft structures that help keep our customers flying safely. You'll work from blueprints and technical specifications while applying advanced craftsmanship on industry-leading general aviation aircraft. Join a team where your skills make a direct impact on quality, safety, and aircraft performance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification required
• Minimum 3 or more years of diversified aviation sheet metal experience
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft blueprints, drawings and structural repair manuals
• Knowledge of FAA AC-43.13-1B and aircraft structural repair practices
• Ability to obtain and maintain an airport security badge, if required

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal components and aircraft structures using approved procedures, drawings, and technical specifications
• Determine project requirements, assembly sequences, materials, and repair methods by interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions
• Lay out, alter, bend, form, and shape sheet metal parts to precise specifications while supporting structural repairs and modifications
• Drill, debur, countersink, and dimple components to ensure proper fit, alignment, and structural integrity
• Remove and install solid rivets, blind rivets, and other aircraft fasteners using specialized tools and equipment
• Perform work in accordance with aviation maintenance standards, structural repair requirements, and safety regulations to ensure airworthy aircraft

Benefits

• 401K company match + additional annual contribution equal to 4%25 of eligible compensation
• Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester
• Flight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications
• Fertility and adoption assistance, along with discounted childcare and planning

What This Job Offers

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