Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician

GAL AeroStaff., which provides specialized staffing and recruiting services in the Business & Commercial aircraft industry, is presently seeking Sheetmetal Mechanics. GAL AeroStaff is an internationally approved OEM service provider / supplier. We offer competitive salaries, as well as a professional and ethical work environment. 

Main Duties

• Comply with environmental health / safety policies / procedures, participate in5-S activities and perform work in a safe and timely manner.
• Remove / install aircraft components as required
• Fabricate and or modify structural modifications on aircraft parts
• Perform minor structural repairs on composite components either attached or detached
• Assist in conducting hidden damage inspection of aircraft structures
• Assist with complex structural repairs either on or off aircraft
• Operate ground support equipment if required
• Assist with aircraft component repair
• Perform mechanical / electrical removals and installations as required
• May assist with maintenance at off-site locations
• Assist in wing removal as required
• Inspect confined areas of airframe
• Assist in designing, modifying and welding metal fixtures as required•
• Assist in providing time estimates as required

Benefits:

• Visa sponsorship for Canada, Chile, Mexico and Singapore nationals.
• Possibility of paid accommodation, local transportation and relocation flights
• Relocation bonus available
• Medical and life insurance, 401k, sick days

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of structural sheet metal repair / modification experience or substantiated similar experience in heavy maintenance environments. 
• 1 year of regional / commercial jet experience preferred.
• Able to interpret and work with mechanical engineering drawings
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal & written) aircraft status
• Own a basic set of hand tools with the ability to demonstrate inventory & control of tools
• Demonstrated ability to train other employees is preferred
• Ground Support Equipment Qualification may be required
• Comfortable with shift work (Overnights, weekends, holidays), including nonscheduled overtime•
• You have the ability to obtain a Security Identification Display Area badge (SIDA) (if applicable)
• You have basic PC (computer) skills