Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic

Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic

Perform heavy maintenance, structural repairs, and modifications on Gulfstream and Dash-8 aircraft. Fabricate, install, and repair sheet metal components while ensuring compliance with aviation standards, engineering specifications, and safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft structural repairs, modifications, and heavy maintenance.
• Fabricate and install sheet metal components.
• Shoot, buck, and remove rivets to specification.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work cards, and technical documents.
• Perform precise metal forming and bending operations.
• Assess and complete approved structural repairs.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams in an MRO environment.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and workmanship.

Requirements

• FAA Airframe or A&P license.
• 10+ years of aircraft sheet metal experience.
• Strong in aircraft fabrication, repairs, and modifications.
• Proficiency with riveting and sheet metal techniques.
• Ability to identify metal types, thicknesses, and structural properties.
• Experience in heavy maintenance and MRO environments.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Must possess required tools and toolbox management standards.

Work Environment

• Hangar-based MRO facility.
• Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
• Focus on heavy maintenance and aircraft modification projects.

Why Join Us? Join a respected aviation organization with a strong culture, long-term career opportunities, and a commitment to safety, innovation, teamwork, and employee success.
Interested or know someone who may be a fit?
For more information, contact:

• Cole Scopetto - View phone number on click.appcast.io

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Bridgewater, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 Sep 9, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.


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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.