Aviation Welder
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Job Summary
Position Summary
Patriot Aerotech is seeking a highly skilled Aviation Welder based in San Antonio Texas to support aircraft maintenance repair and modification projects nationwide. This role specializes in on-aircraft welding as well as aircraft component welding/repair working in compliance with FAA regulations and company quality standards. The ideal candidate is safety-focused detail-oriented and comfortable traveling to customer sites to perform critical welding tasks on operational aircraft.
Key Responsibilities
Perform on-aircraft welding in accordance with approved data engineering instructions and FAA regulations
Weld and repair aircraft components assemblies and structures (including steel stainless steel aluminum titanium and other aerospace alloys as required)
Read and interpret engineering drawings blueprints technical manuals and work instructions
Execute welding processes such as TIG (GTAW) and other approved aerospace welding methods
Ensure all work meets Patriot Aerotech quality standards customer requirements and regulatory compliance
Document work performed including inspections repairs and certifications as required
Maintain welding equipment tools and work areas in a safe and serviceable condition
Coordinate with maintenance engineering quality and inspection teams while working on-site
Travel to domestic (and potentially international) customer locations as required
Adhere strictly to safety protocols FOD prevention and aircraft protection procedures
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Minimum 15 years of aircraft or aerospace welding experience
Demonstrated experience with on-aircraft welding (highly desired)
Proficiency in TIG (GTAW) welding for aerospace applications
Ability to weld thin-gauge materials to aerospace tolerances
Experience working under FAA Part 145 / Part 135 / Part 121 environments preferred
Ability to pass weld qualification tests and customer-specific certifications
Strong understanding of aircraft structures materials and repair techniques
Willingness and ability to travel extensively
Required Skills:
Required Qualifications Minimum 15 years of aircraft or aerospace welding experience Demonstrated experience with on-aircraft welding (highly desired) Proficiency in TIG (GTAW) welding for aerospace applications Ability to weld thin-gauge materials to aerospace tolerances Experience working under FAA Part 145 / Part 135 / Part 121 environments preferred Ability to pass weld qualification tests and customer-specific certifications Strong understanding of aircraft structures materials and repair techniques Willingness and ability to travel extensively
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Robot Programming
- Calipers
- ASME Codes & Standards
- Flux Welding
- Plasma Cutting
- MIG Welding
- 3G
- Fabrication
- Welding
- Geometry
- Manufacturing
- 4G/LTE
