Sheet Metal Engineer

About the role

The Sheet Metal Engineer will be responsible for supervising, performing, and certifying structural maintenance on airline and third‑party aircraft. The role ensures all work complies with approved standards, regulatory requirements, and airline procedures while maintaining the airworthiness of serviced aircraft.

Key responsibilities

• Perform and certify scheduled and unscheduled aircraft structural maintenance, including inspections, testing, repairs, and replacements.
• Issue Certificates of Release to Service (CRS) for structural parts after verification against regulatory and organizational standards.
• Review work instructions, task cards, and maintenance schedules to plan and oversee shop activities efficiently.
• Provide technical guidance and supervision to certifying technicians and shop staff.
• Investigate technical issues, conduct root‑cause analysis, and coordinate corrective actions with Engineering and Quality Assurance.
• Record all maintenance actions, defect findings, and parts usage accurately in the system.
• Ensure availability and readiness of shop stock, tools, and equipment.
• Enforce safety precautions, human‑factors principles, and maintenance procedures.
• Maintain communication with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Technical Procurement, and operational teams.

Required profile

• Ability to perform and certify aircraft structural maintenance tasks.
• Capability to issue CRS documentation in line with regulatory standards.
• Strong technical knowledge of aviation maintenance regulations and airline procedures.
• Experience in supervising shop activities and guiding technical staff.

Required skills

• Aircraft structural maintenance
• Regulatory compliance
• Root cause analysis