About Rotortrade
Founded in 2012 by Philippe Lubrano, Rotortrade is a leading global player in the pre-owned helicopter market. With 15 international dealerships, 3 certified maintenance centers, and an inventory of over USD 120M, Rotortrade is the only company offering a fully integrated global capability across sales, maintenance (MRO), and financing.
As a partner of Leonardo, Airbus, Bell, Safran, and Pratt & Whitney, Rotortrade ensures that all aircraft undergo the strictest quality and safety standards. Since its acquisition by The Helicopter Company (THC), backed by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), Rotortrade has continued a strong trajectory of international growth.
Why Join Rotortrade?
You’re a hands-on sheetmetal technician who takes pride in precision fabrication and high-quality structural repairs. In this permanent role based in Latrobe, PA, you’ll work in an FAA Part 145 Repair Station, supporting sheetmetal and composite repairs/alterations across aircraft structures.
Helicopter experience is a plus. Aircraft completions experience is a strong advantage.
What you’ll do
- Build and/or repair sheet metal structures in accordance with aircraft maintenance manuals, drawings, and blueprints
- Build and repair composite structures (repairs, alterations, and rework as required)
- Assist with disassembly and reassembly of aircraft panels and structures
- Install modification/upgrade kits per requirements and documentation
- Construct parts/items per drawings and manuals
- Repair aircraft parts using sheet metal and/or composite materials
- Inspect completed work and components for serviceability and quality compliance
- Support other departments as required in a team-based Part 145 environment
- Occasionally complete off-site work when required
What you bring
- Strong proficiency in sheet metal fabrication and structural repair
- Working knowledge of aircraft and aircraft systems
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, aircraft drawings, maintenance manuals, and installation manuals
- Experience with composite repair work (or strong exposure and willingness to deepen skills)
- A safety-first mindset, attention to detail, and an organized approach to work
- Comfort working to procedures and documentation discipline in an FAA-regulated environment
Nice to have
- Helicopter structural experience
- Aircraft completions experience
- Broad Part 145 repair station experience across multiple aircraft types
Employment Conditions
- Salary: $58,000 – $104,000 gross/year depending on profile
- Contract: Full Time
- On-site: based on business needs
- Health Insurance reimbursement
Why You’ll Join Us
- You will play a central role in the U.S. regional operation
- You will work closely with senior leadership and gain exposure to aviation business operations
- You will join a dynamic, international company with strong growth ambitions
How to Apply
Interested? Apply with your resume and a short note outlining your avionics experience (instW, harness fabrication, test equipment used, helicopter exposure if any) to careers@rotortrade.com.
Rotortrade is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
