Aircraft Inspector

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking an Sheet Metal Technician for an opportunity in San Antonio, Texas.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fabricates components by analyzing requirements; collecting materials; operating equipment.
• Develops sheet metal projects by analyzing work orders, prints, and completed assembly; calculating requirements; determining appropriate methods; sketching layout.
• Utilizing tools as required to shape and form complex angles and configurations according to blueprint specifications or written/verbal information.
• Safely operate shop equipment such as: brakes, presses, riveting equipment, shears, and hand tools associated with sheetmetal functions. Use the proper hardware for various sheetmetal applications.
• Comply with all safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies. Uses personal protective equipment as required. Ensures aircraft is protected (PTP).
• Collects materials by studying specifications and component requirements; ordering supplies.
• Fabricates components by using equipment to cut, form, and fasten pieces.
• Verifies results by inspecting and testing components.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Accomplishes manufacturing and organization mission by completing related results as needed.  

Qualifications and requirements:

• In Person Interview required.

   

• Requires basic comprehension in reading, interpreting engineering drawings, repair manuals and related technical data and thorough knowledge of and skill in the use of tools and techniques of rework and repair of sheet metal fabricated structures.

• Requires a good knowledge of shop mathematics, ability to lay out, form, shape, and/or fit and assemble multi-contoured parts using such precision instruments as micrometers, calipers, dividers, dial indicators, levels, protractors, clinometers, gauges and rulers, and such metal working tools as hand and powered sheers, brakes, rolls, mallets, forming blocks, hand saws, grinders, sanders, files, a wide variety of pneumatic drills, rivet guns, and blind fastener tools.

• Requires a thorough knowledge of various machinery to include band saws, hydraulic and manual press brakes, hydraulic and manual shears, shrink/stress press, turret punch, etc.

• Requires thorough knowledge of various aluminum, steel, and stainless steel alloys and heat treating properties for use on aircraft structures.

• Requires a thorough knowledge of aircraft structural hardware (including applications and techniques of preparation and installation) such as solid, tubular, and explosive rivets, cherry max rivets, standard and special aircraft bolts, nuts, and washers, anchor nuts, hi-locks, fasteners, screws, airlock and fasteners, and variety of other structural fasteners.

• Experience working within an ISO quality environment Use and interpret drawings, inspection manuals and specifications, shop mathematics, precision measuring instruments, specialized inspection machines, tools and equipment necessary to accomplish work assignments.

• Good communication skills – written and verbal
• Good computing skills
• Contact other company organizations or customer representatives, as required to coordinate and accomplish work assignments.
• Must be willing to work 2nd shift.
• Must be willing to work overtime (as requested).
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the job site.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Why Choose LAUNCH?

A team of aviation staffing experts leads LAUNCH. We understand the challenges of finding the top aviation jobs and we focus on linking you with the best openings in the most sought-after locations.

LAUNCH provides you with a real benefits package, including access to company-sponsored medical/dental insurance and a 401k program with a company match. Plus, you join the LAUNCH Loyalty Club on your first day, earning you extra cash bonuses, apparel and safety rewards.

If you’re ready to LAUNCH your career, you've found an employer that can take you to new heights.