Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic

Summary

The Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic is responsible for supporting aircraft modification, repair, fabrication, installation, and reinstallation activities for special-mission and ISR aircraft. This position works with aircraft drawings, maintenance instructions, sheet metal components, riveting, structural assemblies, and removed aircraft equipment to ensure modifications are completed accurately, safely, and in compliance with Avcon standards, FAA requirements, and applicable inspection criteria.

Essential Functions

• Remove, identify, tag, and document the location of aircraft equipment prior to modification work
• Handle large metal components, aircraft parts, and related equipment carefully during modification, repair, and installation activities
• Read and follow aircraft drawings, blueprints, installation instructions, and maintenance manuals to complete required aircraft modifications
• Perform aircraft riveting, sheet metal fabrication, modification, rework, repair, and installation work as required
• Install, modify, maintain, repair, and rework internal and external aircraft structural assemblies and sheet metal components
• Reinstate and reinstall all equipment removed during aircraft modification activities
• Inspect completed work for quality, accuracy, and compliance with applicable Avcon and FAA requirements
• Report to the supervisor any work, condition, or repair concern that may not pass Avcon aircraft inspection
• Perform additional shop, modification, fabrication, installation, and aircraft maintenance-related tasks as required