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