Structural Technician or Sheet Metal Technician, Muskoka

Description

SKYSERVICE BUSINESS AVIATION Skyservice is a North American leader in business aviation. Built on the core principles of safety and service excellence, we offer a full service experience—from management and aircraft charter to maintenance and aircraft sales—operating from our aeronautical service terminals across Canada and the western United States. People and values are inseparable assets that drive our commitment to quality, safety, respect and efficiency. Skyservice is dedicated to supporting and developing its employees.

Job purpose

The structural technician or sheet metal technician works within the aircraft maintenance team responsible for performing structural repairs and modifications, as well as fabricating sheet metal to replace damaged aircraft parts and flight control surfaces.

Summary of responsibilities

• Repair, replace and rebuild aircraft structures (e.g., wings and fuselage) at various levels of difficulty using hand tools, power tools, machines and equipment (e.g., sheet bending and shearing equipment, welding equipment, rivet guns and drills).
• Apply the required expertise to perform structural repairs and modifications and use full technical expertise to resolve moderate to complex problems.
• Read and interpret manufacturer and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data and other specifications to determine feasibility and the method for repairing or replacing defective or damaged components.
• Perform damage assessments for engineering.
• Work closely with the team lead to ensure work is completed according to schedule.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with Skyservice standards, policies and procedures and applicable regulations (Transport Canada, etc.).
• Place orders for parts and supplies.

Qualifications and required skills

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in sheet metal work.
• Aviation‑related experience is an asset.
• Licence S considered an asset.
• AVOP (D/A or D) and valid radio licence.
• Valid Transport Canada category M licence considered an asset.
• Familiarity with operating welding and brazing equipment is an asset.
• Able to work under pressure and adapt quickly to change and flexible shift schedules.
• Attention to detail and awareness of safety in all procedures.
• Good communication skills and a strong team spirit.

Education

• Diploma in structure or sheet metal work or equivalent.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates.
• Day shift (rotating).
• Incentives for training acquired on various aircraft types.
• Company‑paid type training on a variety of business jets.
• Relocation allowance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employer RRSP contribution top‑ups.
• Health, vision and dental plans.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick and personal leave.
• Employee referral/sponsorship program.
• Service anniversary awards.

Skyservice is an equal opportunity employer and all interested applicants are welcome. If for any reason you cannot apply via our job site, please contact a member of our HR team to arrange an alternative.