Sheet Metal Technician Lead - Tampa, FL
Textron AviationAbout the role
Job Number:
341133)Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.Description
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
Qualifications
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 &
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