Sheet Metal Mechanic

Job Description

Now Hiring: Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic | F/A-18 Depot-Level Repair | Kiln, MS

We're hiring an experienced Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic for a permanent, direct-hire position supporting F/A-18 depot-level repair at Stennis Space Center in Kiln, Mississippi.

F-18 experience is preferred. If you've done structural repair on other fighter or military airframes, we want to hear from you.

What you'll do

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• Disassemble, repair, modify, and reassemble aircraft structures including bulkheads, spars, wings, flaps, pylons, fuselage sections, skins, ribs, and fuel tanks
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• Evaluate structural damage and develop patterns for fabrication
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• Work with aluminum, stainless steel, magnesium, copper, and honeycomb
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• Rivet, bolt, drill, and fasten to critical tolerances and strength standards
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• Use precision measuring tools including calipers, protractors, dial gauges, and sine bars
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What we're looking for

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• 4+ years of aircraft sheet metal or structures experience (Aircraft Mechanic II level)
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• Military fixed-wing or heavy structures background preferred (Navy AM, USMC structures, or civilian equivalent)
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• Active Secret clearance, or eligibility to obtain one
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• U.S. citizenship
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• High school diploma or equivalent
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• Ability to pass a hands-on skills certification exam
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• A&P license is a plus but not required
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Good to know

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• Permanent, direct-hire position
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• Up to 25% travel may be required
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• Drug-free workplace; pre-employment and post-offer testing required
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Separating from the military or looking for your next step in aviation structures? Message me or comment below, and share this with anyone who might be a fit.