Senior Aircraft Technician - Sheet Metal
21 days ago
Grand Prairie
Job DescriptionCompany Description Segula Technologies is a global engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative solutions across industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, rail, and life sciences. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in France, Segula operates in over 30 countries, driving technological advancements, improving industrial performance, and supporting clients throughout the product lifecycle. With expertise in design, manufacturing, testing, and project management, Segula helps businesses tackle complex engineering challenges while fostering innovation and sustainability. Job Description We are looking for an experienced helicopter sheetmetal mechanic to join our Maintenance & Repair (MAR) team based in Grand Prairie, TX. Perform repair/maintenance work on assigned aircraft to include any mechanical, sheet metal and/or avionics work required. Tasks include fabrication, repair, and installation of aircraft parts, maintenance and repair of helicopter airframe and support of helicopter specific programs. Sheet Metal: 80% • Perform layout of sheet metal parts by measuring and scribing in preparation for cutting and forming operations:, • Cut raw materials allowing for bend requirements, flanges, and crimping., • Provide nesting arrangements for cutting the maximum number of parts from standard size metal sheets., • Prepare patterns and/or templates to simplify manufacturing processes and to assure proper dimensions., • Install sheet metal parts and assemblies in aircraft; assure that installations are attached without endangering aircraft structure or systems operation and function., • Conduct structural and operational checks and completes troubleshooting of sheet metal mechanical installations., • Perform work from three-dimensional blueprints, sketches, diagrams, technical manuals, work orders, inspection reports, and other similar documentation., • Diagnose the cause of malfunctions, identifies failures and determines corrective action to restore systems to required operating specifications and standards., • Perform required corrective action by making repairs, adjustments or replacements., • Perform work from blueprints, sketches, vendor and service manuals, and other source data to obtain dimensions, locations, alignment, tolerances and other specification requirements., • Use a variety of standard and specialized hand tools, power equipment, measuring devices and test equipment in completing work assignments., • Maintain close working relationship with assigned lead and QA person with regards to schedules, priorities, parts issues, • Assure that completed work complies with FAA regulations, customer requirements, and company specifications., • Perform on a daily bases releasing and updating timesheet., • Sign off work clearly and legibly in a timely manner, using an adequate description of work being performed:, • All necessary blocks on our Discrepancy sheets need to be filled out as required., • Work needs to be signed off using correct references, AMM, Engineering dispositions, and Repair Design Approval Sheets (RDAS)., • Complete your toolbox audit sheets on a daily basis at the end of the shift., • Maintain daily a “clean as we go” work place., • Toolboxes will be clean and free of all F.O.D. at the end of the shift., • Tools will be placed in their proper shadowed cutouts to verify no tool is unaccounted for, • Follow all OSHA, safety and environmental regulations.Qualifications, • 6 years of related experience as sheet metal mechanic / structures technician or aircraft assembler in the aerospace industry., • High School diploma or equivalent, • Preferred ( A&P license), • US Person under ITAR definition required (FOR EXAMPLE: U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license) Additional Information Here’s a heads-up of the upcoming steps: • Phone Interview with Recruiter: We’ll begin with an introductory call to discuss your background and interest in the role. Please make sure to add your correct phone number. You will hear from us soon., • Interview with the Hiring Manager, • Offer Letter: We´ll extend you an offer and start the onboarding process., • Background Check & DOT Drug Screen: This step involves conducting a comprehensive background check, which includes reviewing criminal history, and other relevant records. Additionally, a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug screening will be carried out to ensure compliance with federal regulations for safety-sensitive positions