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Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic
Job Location: Birmingham, AL
Pay rate: $30 to $50/hour | Direct Hire | Full Benefits | Relocation Assistance
Nickerson Talent Solutions (NTS) is hiring Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanics for an exciting aerospace and defense maintenance program in Birmingham, Alabama.
If you have 3 years of experience in aircraft sheet metal, aircraft structures, structural repair, depot maintenance, or heavy maintenance, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team with competitive pay, outstanding benefits, relocation assistance, and long-term career stability.
What You'll Do
• Perform aircraft structural repairs, sheet metal fabrication, and component replacements.
• Complete depot-level heavy maintenance, structural modifications, and aircraft overhauls.
• Perform close tolerance drilling, riveting, reaming, countersinking, and installation of high-strength fasteners.
• Fabricate and repair metal, composite, fiberglass, and bonded honeycomb aircraft structures.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, Structural Repair Manuals (SRMs), and technical publications.
• Perform corrosion removal, prevention, inspections, and maintenance documentation.
• Maintain quality standards, FOD prevention, and tool accountability.
What We're Looking For
• 3 years of aircraft sheet metal or aircraft structural maintenance experience.
• Experience supporting commercial, military, government, or DoD aircraft.
• Experience with depot maintenance, heavy maintenance, aircraft modifications, or structural fabrication preferred.
• Strong skills in riveting, structural assembly, close tolerance drilling, and sheet metal repair.
• FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant (A&P) certification is a plus.
• Previous USAF AFSC 2A753 or 2A773 is highly preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.
Why Join?
✔ $30 to $50 per hour
✔ Full Benefits Package
✔ Relocation Assistance
✔ Direct Hire
✔ Long-Term Career Opportunity
✔ Work on advanced military and commercial aircraft
✔ Stable aerospace and defense program
Apply today through LinkedIn or send your resume to jacobs@nickersontalent.com. We'd love to speak with you!
Key Skills: Aircraft Sheet Metal • Aircraft Structures • Aircraft Structural Repair • Sheet Metal Fabrication • Depot Maintenance • Heavy Maintenance • Composite Repair • Riveting • Close Tolerance Drilling • Aircraft Modifications • Fixed Wing • Rotary Wing • DoD Aircraft Maintenance • FAA A&P • Aerospace Maintenance.
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Salary : $30 - $50