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Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Aviation Structures/Sheetmetal Modification Technician 4

Aviation Operations & Aircraft MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHagerstown, MD, USA$34.90 - $47.99In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience are required; a higher-level degree may substitute for experience, and related experience may be considered in lieu of the required education.
  • The candidate must be able to understand and interpret moderately complex technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and publications, and complete installations according to technical drawings while maintaining edge distance and pitch.
  • Advanced experience with structure assembly, minor part-fitting techniques, and repair and refinishing, including airframe corrosion removal as applicable, is required.
  • The candidate must be able to install various fasteners, such as rivets and hi-locks.
  • The candidate must provide their own tools in good working order.
  • The candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance; the position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance, and U.S. citizenship is required.
  • The candidate must be able to coach and mentor other technicians.

Responsibilities

  • Perform heavy structures repairs and modifications on various aircraft.
  • Maintain airframes and complete structural damage assessments to facilitate repairs for a diverse fleet of military and civilian aircraft, including KingAir, Challenger 650, and Global 6500 aircraft.
  • Collaborate with Maintenance Control and Field Technicians to ensure timely fixes and preventive maintenance.
  • Coordinate with other maintenance departments to resolve chronic aircraft issues.
  • Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and company standards during inspection, maintenance, and modification tasks.
  • Read and interpret system diagrams, engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and quality completion of tasks.
  • Follow all safety regulations and company procedures.

Desired Qualifications

  • An Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Aviation is a plus.
  • Proven experience as an Aviation Structures/Sheetmetal Technician is preferred; military or on-the-job aviation structures/sheetmetal training is a plus.
  • An FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant License is a plus.
  • Fastener manufacturers or metal processing formal training, such as coldworking, taperloks, or roto peening, is a plus.
  • Aircraft manufacturers’ formal familiarization (GEN FAM) training is a plus.
  • Continuous improvement belts or certifications are a plus.
  • The ability to travel is preferred.
  • A background in the aerospace and defense industry, the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA, or the U.S. military is preferred.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance may be required.

About the Company

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a private, global aerospace and national security company serving the U.S. government and other customers with complex engineering projects. Its products include the Dream Chaser spaceplane, a reusable, runway-landing spacecraft developed after SpaceDev’s 2008 acquisition to carry cargo and later crew to low-Earth orbit under NASA contracts. The company differentiates itself through a long-term, acquisition-driven growth strategy, steady execution, and private ownership by the Ozmen family, with the Sierra Space spin-off in 2021 focusing on spaceflight and commercial ventures. Its goal is to solve tough engineering challenges for customers and become a leading partner in defense and space exploration.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Sparks, NV
Founded
1963

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