Job Description

Sheetmetal Mechanic
C-130 Hercules
Starting at $39 hourly
Location: Trenton Base, Canada

The Sheetmetal Mechanic installs, inspects, modifies, adjusts, and repairs structures and treats corrosion on stringers, frames, and longerons on assigned aircraft.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs operational checks and corrosion control.

• Uses complex test equipment such as multi-meters, deviation meters, and other specialized tools to perform maintenance.

• Repairs or replaces parts based on blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents.

• Performs calibration, repair, and replacement of parts based on inspection results using technical documentation.

• Practices good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention, and safety at all times.

• Annotates maintenance actions in aircraft records.

• Maintains working knowledge of technical publications and aircraft maintenance applications.

• Must be capable and willing to perform standard aircraft maintenance tasks as part of daily operations.

Other or Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

• In-depth knowledge of basic sheetmetal tools.

• Working knowledge of aircraft components and systems.

• Ability to interpret schematic diagrams, engineering drawings, and blueprints.

• Working knowledge of standard sheetmetal practices.

• Familiarity with technical orders and maintenance forms.

• Ability to read and interpret data is required.

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

• Ability to obtain a control goods clearance.

Experience & Education

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum of two (2) to four (4) years recent experience in aircraft structure or systems repair (C-130 preferred). Four (4) years experience preferred. (Note: Original text referenced avionics, corrected here for sheetmetal role.)

Physical Requirements / Working Environment

• May work in aircraft maintenance hangar or outdoors.

• May be required to respond to a variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather and basic infrastructure.

• May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft.

• May be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, electrical shock hazards, and moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft.

• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces throughout the day.

• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.

• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee, and reach above/below shoulders.

• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.

• May be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.

• Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings, and small scales.

• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.

• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.

• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklifts, APU, etc.

What We Bring

• Starting pay is based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, location, and market conditions.

• The salary range provided reflects the base pay compensation for this location and may be adjusted at the company’s discretion.

Other compensation elements include:

• Overtime

• Premium Pay

• Differential Pay

Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.

Employee benefits include:

• Healthcare coverage

• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits

• Retirement plan

• Wellness programs

• Paid time off, including holidays and leave of absences

Requirement

• Must be a resident or citizen of Canada