Sheet Metal Technician - Part 145 Repair Station

Metro Aviation, Inc. is seeking a Sheet Metal Technician for our Part 145 Repair Station -  Metro Gulf Division  in Lafayette, Louisiana.   Click Here To Learn More About Our Louisiana Locations!  

Our mission is to provide the safest and highest quality traditional aircraft operations, completions, and maintenance so that we will:

• Allow our customers to safely and effectively accomplish their mission profile,
• Allow our employees to exercise their talents and maximize their potential, and
• Ensure the financial stability of the corporation.

Our goal is to find qualified candidates who value our mission and contribute to our overall safety culture.

We invest in the well-being of our employees. The following FREE benefits are offered to all full-time employees: Family Health and Prescription Insurance, Family Dental Insurance, Family Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Job Objective

The Sheet Metal Technician is responsible for all phases and aspects of the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. The Sheet Metal Technician will uphold the highest standards of safety while conducting their duties and represent the company

Essential Functions

• Fabricate and repair sheet metal components for aircraft
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Use hand and power tools to cut, shape, and form sheet metal
• Install and repair aircraft structural components
• Perform quality control inspections to ensure compliance with industry standards
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

 Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSA) 

• Attention to detail is a must
• Reliability
• Possess work ethics of honesty, integrity, and commitment to maintain safe and compliant aircraft
• Consistently produce quality work setting high standards, team player, good attitude, and be company oriented
• Must be able to pass the OSHA Respirator Medical Evaluation, pre-employment

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 3-5 years Sheet Metal experience a plus
• Composite experience a plus
• A&P License recommended

Physical Demands

• Pro-longed sitting and standing as well as walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, and kneeling
• Frequent use of hands and wrists
• Climbing heights on various equipment
• Lifting up to 50 or more pounds

Work Environment

• Indoor shop 
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals is possible
• Moderate to loud noise level
• Light machinery is used

Work Status, Schedule, & Travel

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Monday-Thursday 7:00 am-4:30 pm, Friday 7:00 am-12:00 pm
• Additional hours may be required depending on workload