Lead Sheet Metal Technician

GAL AeroStaff Ltd. is an aerospace staffing company specializing in temporary and permanent staffing for general and technical positions in the aviation and aerospace industry.

In keeping with this goal, each benefit program has been carefully developed. Benefits may include medical coverage, paid holidays, state mandated sick leave, and assignment related compensation. We continuously evaluate our benefits and policies to meet current and future requirements.

Position: Lead Sheet Metal Technician

Location: Goodyear, AZ

International Candidates: International candidates are eligible to apply.

We are seeking an experienced Lead Sheet Metal Technician to support aircraft structural maintenance and modification operations in Goodyear, AZ. This position performs and oversees structural repairs, modifications, fabrication, and installations in an active MRO environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of aircraft sheet metal experience, widebody aircraft experience, strong structural repair knowledge, and the ability to lead and support other technicians. Military aircraft sheet metal experience will also be considered.

Essential Duties and 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

Competencies

• Leadership: Provides direction, guidance, and technical support to sheet metal technicians

• Structural Knowledge: Applies aircraft structural repair and fabrication practices effectively

• Attention to Detail: Ensures repairs, modifications, and documentation are completed accurately

• Problem Solving: Identifies structural discrepancies and determines appropriate corrective actions

• Teamwork: Works effectively with technicians, inspectors, supervisors, and other maintenance personnel

• Safety: Maintains safe work practices throughout aircraft maintenance activities

Summary of Education, Experience and Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Minimum 4 years of aircraft sheet metal experience required

• Widebody aircraft experience required

• Military aircraft sheet metal experience will be considered

• Demonstrated ability to lead and support aircraft structural maintenance personnel

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work is performed in aircraft hangar and heavy maintenance environments around aircraft, tools, equipment, and maintenance personnel.

The position may require prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching, working in confined or elevated areas, and lifting or moving materials and equipment as required throughout the shift.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

GAL AeroStaff Contract Employee Benefits

Eligible GAL AeroStaff contract employees may receive:

• 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 401(k) contribution or match is discretionary and is not guaranteed. GAL AeroStaff does not provide company wide vacation or sick leave beyond applicable state mandated requirements.