Aircraft Structures & Sheet Metal Mechanics I, II, & III

Step into a role where your skill and experience are valued from day one. Team Yulista is looking for talented Aircraft Mechanics I, II, & III (Sheet Metal) ready to take on meaningful work—assessing structural damage, drafting repair procedures, and performing advanced metalworking that keeps aircraft mission‑ready.

Yulista offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including numerous hourly premiums, along with a rewarding, challenging career path and strong potential for upward mobility and growth. We value the journey you’ve been on and we’re looking for professionals who take pride in precision, problem‑solving, and high‑quality workmanship.

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Primary Functi

onThe Aircraft Mechanics I, II, & III Sheet Metal are responsible for assessing aircraft damage and draft repair procedures to aircraft structural and composite components. Must be able to utilize advanced metalworking practices and techniques to form, cut, bend, and fasten new / repair components to damaged structures. Must be proficient in close tolerance drilling/reaming for installation of high-strength fasteners. Able to use powered / non-powered metalworking tooling and equipmen

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Essential Dut

• iesInspect / assess damage to aircraft structural components and formulate proper repair/replacement procedures utilizing applicable technical da
• ta.Remove and install close tolerance, high-strength fasteners in major aircraft structural componen
• ts.Advises on structural repair, modification, and corrosion protection treatment with respect to original strength, weight, and contour to maintain structural integri
• ty.Performs post repair flight control weight and balance functions as well as control surface rigging per designated technical orde
• rs.Inspect components/repairs for structural serviceability according to specifications and technical publicatio
• ns.Manufactures / use jigs, fixtures, forms, and molds to fabricate repair or replacement par
• ts.Uses advanced metalworking practices, equipment, and tools to form, cut, bend, and fasten replacement or repair parts to damaged structures and componen
• ts.Uses shop drawing and metal layout techniques; shop mathematics; corrosion identification, removal, repair, and prevention; cleaning of metals; application of protective coatings, and markin
• gs.Closes completed maintenance discrepancies in automated maintenance syste
• ms.Document maintenance as per Quality Assurance (QA) and established regulatory requiremen
• ts.Stores, handles, and disposes of hazardous waste and materials according to environmental standards and company process
• es.Operates and maintains related aircraft Support Equipment (S
• E).Use automated maintenance systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, document maintenance actions, and time change databa
• se.Perform regular Foreign Object Damage (FOD) wal
• ks.Maintain strict tool control procedures. Report missing, lost, found, or unattended tools to the supervisor. Inventory and inspect tools on a regular basis and replace worn or broken too
• ls.Comply with safety rules and regulations while performing day to day maintenance. Promptly report all accidents, injuries, safety violations, and/or unsafe practices or procedures to supervis
• or.Maintain equipment records. Enter in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verify the work was performed satisfactori
• ly.The Aircraft Structural Mechanic will be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organizati

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Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abili

• tiesKnowledgeable in depot level processes and procedures for replacement of major structural compone
• nts.Ability to read and interpret documents such as engineering drawings, technical documentation, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manu
• als.Good decision analysis and problem-solving skills. Ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions. Must be able to communicate issues to managem
• ent.Able to use Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs. Working knowledge of advanced software applications is prefer
• red.Knowledgeable of fixed wing aircraft construction features, identification and characteristics of aerospace materials to include proper use, mixing, and storage of acids, solvents, alcohol, caustics, primers, and paints; and proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste and materi
• als.Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures of depot fabrication / repair / replacement of metal components, tubing, cable, plastic, fiberglass, bonded honeycomb, and composite structural compone
• nts.Must be able to utilize respirator, forced air, or other breathing equipment during the performance of assigned dut
• ies.Ability to enter data accurately into databa
• ses.Ability to write routine reports and corresponde
• nce.Interpersonal skills are necessary to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff. Will also routinely interact with other crew memb
• ers.Effective oral and technical written communication skills to clearly communicate information to oth
• ers.Ability to use general office equipment such as fax, phone, copier, scanner, printers,
• etc.Ability to follow proces
• ses.Professional customer service skills, including active listening, prompt service and follow
• -up.Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures and how they relate to Yulista go
• als.Ability to perform basic mathematical computati
• ons.Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airplane and/or Powerplant certification a
• plusHigh degree of self-motivat
• ion.Previous Air Force Specialty Code 2A753 / 2A773 highly desira
• ble.Experience supporting DoD contra
• cts.Multi aspect aviation qualifications / certifications / disciplines highly prefer
• red.Ability to multi-t

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Required Qualifica

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Mech

• anic IHigh School Diploma or equivalent req
• uired.2 years of relevant aircraft structural maintenance experience with fixed / rotary wing commercial, Government or DOD aircraft or equiv
• alent.Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clea

rance.
Mech

• anic IIHigh School Diploma or equivalent re
• quired.5 years of relevant aircraft depot level structural maintenance experience with fixed / rotary wing commercial, Government or DOD ai
• rcraft.Previous Air Force Specialty Code 2A753 / 2A773 highly des
• irable.Multi aspect aviation qualifications / certifications / disciplines highly pre
• ferred.Experience supporting DoD con
• tracts.Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within depot level maintenance re
• quired.Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airplane and/or Powerplant certification
• a plusMust have the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Cle

arance.
Mech

• anic IIIHigh School Diploma or equivalent r
• equired.12 years of relevant aircraft structural maintenance experience with fixed / rotary wing commercial, Government or DOD a
• ircraft.5 years of depot level structural maintenance ex
• periencePrevious Air Force Specialty Code 2A773 highly de
• sirable.Multi aspect aviation qualifications / certifications / disciplines and ability to train these skills
• a must.Experience supporting DoD co
• ntracts.Strong knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within depot level main
• tenance.Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and/or Powerplant certificatio
• n a plusMust have the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Cl