Lead Sheet Metal Technician
Textron
Lead Sheet Metal Technician
Textron
Aerospace, defense, industrial products, financing
What you will be doing as a Lead Sheet Metal Technician\:
In this role, you can expect to fabricate, assemble, and repair precision sheet metal components that keep general aviation aircraft flight‑ready. You’ll work hands-on with advanced tools and equipment—cutting, forming, welding, and finishing metal parts—while taking pride in craftsmanship, quality, and safety on every build.
Your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to)\:
Blueprint‑Driven Build Execution\: Interpret blueprints, drawings, and verbal instructions to plan scope, sequences, methods, and materials, ensuring precision and alignment with project requirements
Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication\: Lay out, alter, bend, and form sheet metal parts using approved techniques to achieve exact fit, form, and function
Drilling, Countersinking, and Dimpling\: Prepare holes across various metals through accurate drilling, deburring, countersinking, and dimpling to support high‑quality fastener installation
Advanced Riveting and Fastening\: Install solid and blind rivets using rivet guns, squeeze tools, and specialty fasteners to ensure structural integrity and consistency
Component Removal and Rework\: Remove rivets and sheet metal components as needed to support modifications, repairs, and final configuration requirements
Aircraft Safety and Quality Standards\: Execute all work to the highest airworthiness, safety, and reliability standards, contributing directly to customer and flight safety
What you will be doing as a Lead Sheet Metal Technician\:
In this role, you can expect to fabricate, assemble, and repair precision sheet metal components that keep general aviation aircraft flight‑ready. You’ll work hands-on with advanced tools and equipment—cutting, forming, welding, and finishing metal parts—while taking pride in craftsmanship, quality, and safety on every build.
Your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to)\:
Blueprint‑Driven Build Execution\: Interpret blueprints, drawings, and verbal instructions to plan scope, sequences, methods, and materials, ensuring precision and alignment with project requirements
Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication\: Lay out, alter, bend, and form sheet metal parts using approved techniques to achieve exact fit, form, and function
Drilling, Countersinking, and Dimpling\: Prepare holes across various metals through accurate drilling, deburring, countersinking, and dimpling to support high‑quality fastener installation
Advanced Riveting and Fastening\: Install solid and blind rivets using rivet guns, squeeze tools, and specialty fasteners to ensure structural integrity and consistency
Component Removal and Rework\: Remove rivets and sheet metal components as needed to support modifications, repairs, and final configuration requirements
Aircraft Safety and Quality Standards\: Execute all work to the highest airworthiness, safety, and reliability standards, contributing directly to customer and flight safety
What you need to be successful\:
Required education and experience\:
A high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or bronze level WorkKeys certification is required
A minimum 2 years of diversified aviation sheet metal experience is required
Other qualifications\:
Aircraft Structures & FAA Standards\: Working knowledge of aircraft structural repair manuals and FAA AC 43.13‑1B
Corrosion Identification & Treatment\: Ability to identify corrosion types and perform approved corrosion removal procedures
Surface Prep & Protective Coatings\: Experience applying and removing wash etch, alodine, and primer
Aviation Hardware Knowledge\: Ability to identify and work with aircraft rivets, bolts, screws, nuts, and washers
Security Clearance Eligibility\: Ability to obtain and maintain an airport security badge, as required
Why join us?
Your success is our success. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to help you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one.
401K company match + additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation
Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester
Flight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications
Fertility and adoption assistance, along with discounted childcare and planning
Free financial consultations and guidance
At Textron Aviation, base pay is only one of the parts of our Total Rewards package and is determined within a range. This provides you the opportunities to grow and develop within your role, and depends on your experience, qualifications, and location.
Our workforce is made up of individuals throughout the world with a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and passions. Our unique perspectives lead us to be a world-class workforce, helping us develop legendary products. Because we recognize that our differences make us stronger, and studies have shown that some may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly, we welcome you to apply to this role if it meets your career goals. You could be our next great fit!
What you need to be successful\:
Required education and experience\:
A high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or bronze level WorkKeys certification is required
A minimum 2 years of diversified aviation sheet metal experience is required
Other qualifications\:
Aircraft Structures & FAA Standards\: Working knowledge of aircraft structural repair manuals and FAA AC 43.13‑1B
Corrosion Identification & Treatment\: Ability to identify corrosion types and perform approved corrosion removal procedures
Surface Prep & Protective Coatings\: Experience applying and removing wash etch, alodine, and primer
Aviation Hardware Knowledge\: Ability to identify and work with aircraft rivets, bolts, screws, nuts, and washers
Security Clearance Eligibility\: Ability to obtain and maintain an airport security badge, as required
Why join us?
Your success is our success. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to help you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one.
401K company match + additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation
Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester
Flight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications
Fertility and adoption assistance, along with discounted childcare and planning
Free financial consultations and guidance
At Textron Aviation, base pay is only one of the parts of our Total Rewards package and is determined within a range. This provides you the opportunities to grow and develop within your role, and depends on your experience, qualifications, and location.
Our workforce is made up of individuals throughout the world with a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and passions. Our unique perspectives lead us to be a world-class workforce, helping us develop legendary products. Because we recognize that our differences make us stronger, and studies have shown that some may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly, we welcome you to apply to this role if it meets your career goals. You could be our next great fit!
Textron is a diversified industrial group spanning aerospace, defense, industrial manufacturing, and financial services. Its segments include Textron Aviation (Beechcraft, Cessna, Hawker aircraft), Bell helicopters, Textron Systems (unmanned systems and other defense products), and Industrial (components for automotive and aerospace industries), with financing available for buyers of its aircraft and helicopters. Revenue comes from selling aircraft, defense and industrial products, plus aftermarket services like maintenance, repair, overhaul and training. The company differentiates itself through an integrated global network that delivers end-to-end solutions—from design and manufacture to maintenance and financing—for governments, corporations, and individuals, with the goal of keeping air, land, and sea assets ready and capable worldwide.
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