Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic

JOB TITLE: Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic
LOCATION: Tyndall AFB, FL
PAY RATE: $35.69/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (4 months with potential for extension)

• Clearance: Active Secret Security Clearance required to start.

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

• Shift: 5/40-1st Shift

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

• Reads and interprets aircraft engineering drawings, technical manuals, structure repair manuals, understanding symbols, flags, and general notes.

• Identifies aircraft locations by station, butt-line, and waterline as shown on engineering documentation and technical orders.

• Works with precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, tape measures, and standard scales.

• Utilizes tools including drills, angle motors, shears, drill press, and pneumatic riveter.

• Fabricates detail parts such as shims, splices, gussets, angles, brackets, doublers, stiffeners, and patches.

• Bonds aircraft parts, assemblies, and materials on complete and incomplete aircraft where methods and operational sequences are not established.

• Sets up and operates various types of material testers and mixers for bonding operations.

• Performs assembly operations including trimming, filing, drilling, riveting, reforming, and fitting of parts and details.

• Removes burrs and other surface imperfections as required and fabricates shims, brackets, and plates.

• Records data and procedural information for future use and improvises shop aids to facilitate fabrication, application, or assembly operations.

Requirements:

• Active Secret Security Clearance required to start.

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• Ability to read and interpret aircraft engineering drawings, technical manuals, and structure repair manuals.

• Experience fabricating detail parts including shims, splices, gussets, angles, brackets, doublers, stiffeners, and patches.

• Experience with precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, tape measures, and standard scales.

• Experience using drills, angle motors, shears, drill press, and pneumatic riveter.

• Experience bonding aircraft parts, assemblies, and materials.

• Experience with assembly operations including trimming, filing, drilling, riveting, reforming, and fitting.

• Experience setting up and operating material testers and mixers.

• Ability to utilize full face respirator, Tyvek suits, and gloves for LO restore and modification work.

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner maintaining a clean, FOD-free work area.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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