Sheet Metal / Composite Technician
Full-time @Sterling Helicopter posted 3 months ago in Aircraft Maintenance Shortlist Email JobJob Description
Sterling Helicopter – Croydon, PA 19021
About Sterling Helicopter
Founded in 1984, Sterling is located in Croydon and Philadelphia Pennsylvania with approximately 75 employees. We offer aircraft maintenance and modifications on a large variety of Airbus, Bell, Sikorsky, Leonardo, & MD Helicopter products. Sterling Helicopter has contracts and provides services to clients from Law Enforcement, VIP, EMS, and Individual Private Owners.
We currently have an open sheet metal / composite technician position available (valid FAA A&P license preferred).
Responsibilities:
- Install, repair, inspect, and replace sheet metal components on aircraft, including structural assemblies and sub-assemblies
- Analyze and understand aircraft blueprints, specifications, and maintenance manuals to make repairs
- Conduct maintenance operations
- Fabricate replacement parts as needed
- Ensure all repairs are up to FAA and manufacturer specifications
- Safely operate various tools used for sheet metal applications
- Order supplies, equipment, materials, and parts for repairs and general maintenance
- Assist mechanics with various aircraft maintenance tasks as needed
- Fabricate parts and accessories for PMA
Required Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Prior experience with sheet metal work in the aircraft industry
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant license (preferred)
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to understand engineering documents and schematics
- Knowledge of metal, alloys, aircraft adhesives, and sealants
- Strong hand-eye coordination and proficiency in using tools
- Sufficient physical strength and dexterity to climb on aircraft and manipulate replacement parts
- Knowledge of the use, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials
Job Conditions and Environment:
- Authorized OEM Service Center for Bell Helicopter, Airbus Helicopter, Safran, Rolls-Royce, and Pratt & Whitney
- FAR Part 145 Repair Station – Bell Helicopter, Airbus Helicopter, MD Helicopter, Sikorsky, & Leonardo
- FAA PMA Authorized
- Over 30,000 sq. ft. of hangar space
- 670 sq. ft. spare parts room for parts inventory and tool control
- 485 sq. ft. component overhaul shop
- NiCad battery shop
- Safran Engine Shop
Benefits:
- Major medical and vision coverage paid 100% by employer.
- Dental Coverage paid 50% by employer.
- 401k retirement plan with up to 4% employer match
- Options plan for life insurance, STD and LTD
- Optional Flexible Spending Plan
- Sick / Vacation / Holidays
- Employee Incentive bonus program
- PTO
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to use a computer.
- Complete a favorable background check.
- Pass an FAA Drug Test
- Analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
- Teamwork and interpersonal communication skills
- Willingness to travel if needed.
- Must be available for nights or weekends if necessary.
- High-level organization skills
- Basic math skills
- Ability to work alone without much oversight.
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