As a Sheet Metal Mechanic, you will be responsible for performing modifications and heavy maintenance on various aircraft types, including Dash8, King Airs, Gulfstream (G4), and Boeing 737.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and buck rivets according to specifications.
• Recognize differences in types of metals, including structural strength and thickness.
• Perform sheet metal bends following guidelines and specifications in aviation practices.
• Remove existing rivets from aircraft structures.
• Build components for aircraft applications using a variety of sheet metal materials.
• Execute repairs on aircraft and determine the feasibility of repairs.
• Read blueprints to ensure build and modification completion, adhering to both written and verbal instructions.

• Sheet metal expertise.
• Aircraft modification experience.
• Ability to perform aircraft sheet metal tasks.
• Experience in structure riveting.
• Minimum of 4 years of aviation experience.
• Installation, fabrication, repair, depot maintenance, modifications, and heavy maintenance.

• FAA Airframe license required.
• Minimum of 5 years of sheet metal experience on any aircraft.
• Preferred experience with Dash8, King Airs, or Boeing aircraft.
• Must possess all tools on the minimum tool list, with tools etched with a unique identifier and toolbox shadowed.

Join a dynamic aviation company that values long-term commitment and offers direct placement opportunities within a good company culture. With a rich history of 80 years, the company has successfully won military contracts supporting the ISR platform in the commercial space. The company is family-owned, supportive of veterans, and dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment.

Work Environment

Work in a hangar environment within a Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) setting. Collaborate with a team aligned with the companys values of unity, enthusiasm, proactive urgency, constant innovation, and safety. The schedule offers flexibility with options of working from 6:30am – 5:30pm Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday, with a 1-hour lunch break from 12:00pm to 1:00pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Bridgewater, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bridgewater,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 2025.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.