Sheet Metal Technician (5th Shift)
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
Job Title: Sheet Metal Technician
Join the team that keeps the skies moving!
We are hiring immediately a full-time Sheet Metal Technician in our Maintenance Service Centers.
What you’ll be doing:
In this role, you can expect to work hands-on with aircraft structures, interpreting blueprints and transforming raw sheet metal into precision components. You’ll fabricate, form, and fasten parts using advanced tools and techniques, ensuring every detail meets aviation standards. If you enjoy problem-solving and creating high-quality work that keeps aircraft flying safely, this is the opportunity for you. Your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):
Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and instructions to determine project scope, assembly sequences, and required materials
Precision Layout : Lay out and modify sheet metal parts accurately based on specifications, ensuring proper fit and alignment
Fabrication & Forming : Cut, bend, drill, and form sheet metal components, including creating radii and preparing holes for fasteners
Riveting & Fastening : Install solid and blind rivets using rivet guns, squeeze tools, and other equipment to assemble aircraft structures securely
Surface Preparation : Debur holes and edges, countersink and dimple surfaces, and smooth seams for high-quality finishes
Repair & Alteration : Perform alterations and repairs on existing parts, maintaining compliance with aviation standards and safety requirement
Qualifications
What you need to be successful:
High school diploma or equivalent; WorkKeys bronze level certification accepted
Minimum 2 years of diversified aviation sheet metal experience
Skilled in blueprint interpretation, layout, and precision fabrication techniques
Proficient in riveting, drilling, countersinking, and surface preparation
Familiarity with FAA AC 43.13-1B and aircraft structural repair manuals preferred
Why join us?
Your success is our success. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to help you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one.
401K company match additional annual contribution equal to 4 of eligible compensation
Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester
Flight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications
Fertility and adoption assistance, along with discounted childcare and planning
Explore more benefits here
At Textron Aviation, base pay is only one of the parts of our Total Rewards package and is determined within a range. This provides you with opportunities to grow and develop within your role, and depends on your experience, qualifications, and location.
Our workforce is made up of individuals throughout the world with a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and passions. Our unique perspectives lead us to be a world-class workforce, helping us develop legendary products. Because we recognize that our differences make us stronger, and studies have shown that some may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly, we welcome you to apply to this role if it meets your career goals. You could be our next great fit!
Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.
This role is eligible for up to a $15,000 (pre-tax) sign-on bonus based on level of experience. Terms & conditions apply. The Company reserves the right to amend or suspend this program at any time.
Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as spanet and business considerations.
In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is
29.64 - 49.02 per hour.
EEO Statement
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
Primary Location: US-California-Sacramento
Job Function: Manufacturing
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Relocation: Available
Job Posting: 12/18/2025, 9:10:11 AM
Job Number: 338291
