What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Aircraft Technician - Sheetmetal position at PDS Tech Commercial, Inc.?
Join PDS as a Senior Aircraft Technician - Sheetmetal – Elevate Your Career in Aerospace Job Description : PDS is looking for a Senior Aircraft Sheetmetal Technician to join our New Helicopter Completions team based in Columbus, MS. You will be part of the team to perform work on assigned aircraft, assemblies, and parts in sheet metal area. Meet the team : From building to servicing the next generation of aerospace, our team focuses on quality, productivity and efficiency. We ensure the highest quality of care and safety is built into each aircraft we assemble and maintain. Our team members make it happen. Your working environment : On the eastern border of Mississippi you’ll find Columbus, home to our Helicopter manufacturing and assembly lines and Center of Excellence for the entire North America region. It’s here that we produce the UH-72A Lakota Helicopters for the U.S. Army in addition to the H-125 aircraft for civil and commercial customers. Your challenges : Read detailed plans and diagrams and inspect and measure parts prior to assembly, making sure parts are free of defects and are the right size. Install Sheet metal parts and assemblies in aircraft; assure that installations are attached without endangering aircraft structure or systems operations and functions. Fitting and assembling skins, frames, and other components. Work will consist of drilling, fitting, and riveting of the many sub-assemblies of the helicopter, including such items as tail booms and stabilizers. Work with inspectors to run tests to determine whether the parts are assembled properly. Your boarding pass : Minimum of six (6) years related experience; some experience may be substituted for education normally acquired in the attainment of an A&P license or a degree directly related to aircraft sheet metal or composite. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and diagrams, and apply standard shop practices in the fabrication and repair modifications of aircraft structures and repairs. Current Airframe or Powerplant license is a plus but not required. Must be able to read, write, and speak English Physical Requirements : Onsite : 95% Vision : able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Daily Hearing : able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Daily Speaking : able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Daily Equipment Operation : able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. Daily Carrying : able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs / 14kgs. Daily Lifting : able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs / 14kgs. Daily Pushing / Pulling : able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Daily Sitting : able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. At least once a month Squatting / Kneeling : able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Daily Standing : able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor. Daily Travel : able to travel independently and at short notice. 5% Walking : able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Daily Personal Protective Equipment required : Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators / Masks, and / or Protective Gloves as required by site and / or customer site Citizenship : Must be a US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license) Pay Details : $37.50 to $40.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https : / / www.pdstech.com / candidate-privacy / >
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and / or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable : The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Salary : $38 - $40
