Aviation Welder

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 1–5 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