Job Description

Overview

West Star Aviation is the fastest growing maintenance repair organization in the industry, committed to providing employees with personal and professional growth opportunities while fostering a culture of respect and well-being. As a Sheet Metal Technician III, you will perform essential sheet metal operations and contribute to various projects in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform basic sheet metal operations such as drilling, riveting, and cutting on airframe and associated components.
  • Apply and remove sealant, sound deadening, and finish materials.
  • Maintain, clean, and repair shop facilities, equipment, and tooling when required.
  • Utilize basic computer skills to navigate electronic training, manuals, and maintenance databases.
  • Effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • Complete any other job-related duties assigned by supervisor or management.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent; Airframe and Powerplant License preferred.
  • Valid driver's license approved for airline travel and/or valid passport is ideal but not mandatory.
  • Prior experience working with sheet metal is preferred.
  • Self-motivated team player able to perform in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to attend work every day as scheduled, including overtime and weekend assignments.
  • Reliable transportation to get to work each day.
  • Perform all work in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.
  • Follow all company and safety rules during performance of duties.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Full-time position.
  • On-site work in Addison, TX, USA.
  • Work performed in a hangar environment subject to extreme temperature variations.
  • May require working outside during aircraft runs.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
401k
PTO

How this job compares in Addison, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $31/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$39/hr across 326 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Addison, TX

Addison, TX currently has 9 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,132 other active welding openings from 498 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Addison, or widen the search to Texas.

West Star Aviation Inc. currently has 9 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (33), Austin Industries (30), and Welding Shop in Austin, TX (21). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Arlington at $40/hr, Dallas at $39/hr, and Pasadena at $36/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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