Sheet Metal Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Sheet Metal Mechanic (Structures)

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Job Description

This role supports a busy repair station at Fort Lauderdale Airport, focusing on light and heavy structural modifications on corporate and commercial aircraft. You will perform complex sheet metal repairs, fabrications, and modifications in accordance with approved data and FAA regulations, contributing to both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in a fast-paced aviation environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform light and heavy structural modifications on corporate and commercial aircraft in accordance with approved data and FAA regulations.
• Fabricate, install, and repair aircraft sheet metal components, including skins, frames, stringers, doublers, ribs, and structural assemblies.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, Structural Repair Manuals (SRMs), Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMMs), and detailed work instructions.
• Perform structural repairs using approved FAA data, including DER, OEM, and engineering dispositions.
• Lay out, form, cut, drill, deburr, and assemble sheet metal parts using appropriate tools, techniques, and best practices.
• Install and remove structural components using rivets, fasteners, and bonding methods in accordance with specifications.
• Operate sheet metal equipment such as shears, brakes, presses, drills, and forming tools safely and effectively.
• Conduct detailed inspections of completed work to verify quality, structural integrity, and airworthiness compliance.
• Accurately document all maintenance, repairs, and modification work in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area while consistently following all safety procedures and guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, and maintenance teams to complete modification and repair projects on schedule.
• Support both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities in a high-tempo hangar environment.
• Perform structures repair tasks including doubler and intercostal installations, heavy structures work, and aircraft modifications such as Wi-Fi (Starlink) installations.
• Support line maintenance, hangar maintenance, and phase maintenance activities as needed on various aircraft platforms.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 3+ years of aircraft sheet metal and structures experience in a corporate or commercial aviation environment.
• Proven hands-on experience performing structural repairs and heavy modifications on aircraft.
• Strong experience in heavy structures and sheet metal work within an MRO environment.
• Experience with aircraft modifications, including Wi-Fi and Starlink-related structural modifications.
• Proficiency working with aluminum and aircraft-grade materials for structural repairs and fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, SRMs, AMMs, and technical manuals.
• Demonstrated skill in sheet metal repairs, fabrication, and aircraft modification, including riveting and drilling.
• Experience performing doubler and intercostal installations on aircraft structures.
• Familiarity with aircraft maintenance and repair practices for corporate and commercial aircraft.
• Strong understanding of FAA regulations and the use of approved maintenance data (DER, OEM, engineering dispositions).
• Experience using precision measuring tools and sheet metal fabrication equipment such as shears, brakes, presses, drills, and forming tools.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to work overtime as required to meet operational needs.
• Ownership of required hand tools suitable for aircraft sheet metal and structures work.
• No A&P certificate required for this position.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a Part 145 Repair Station environment.
• Heavy maintenance, line maintenance, and hangar maintenance operations.
• Experience on business jets and corporate aircraft platforms such as Gulfstream (G400, G450, G500, G550, G600, G650, G700, G280), Falcon, Bombardier, Learjet, and other corporate aircraft.
• Exposure to commercial aircraft platforms and mixed-fleet maintenance environments.
• Familiarity with powerplant and powerplant mechanic activities in support of airframe work.
• Experience in aviation and military aviation environments is beneficial.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced MRO and repair station setting with a focus on quality and safety.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with engineering, quality, and maintenance personnel.

Why Work Here?

You will join a company with a strong, supportive culture and a clear commitment to growth and long-term stability. A recent buyout has provided the financial strength to expand the business, creating new opportunities for career development and advancement. Overtime is available for those who want to increase their earnings, and the organization emphasizes longevity, offering a workplace where you can build a lasting career in aviation.

Work Environment

This position is based in a hangar environment at Fort Lauderdale Airport, supporting a repair station focused on corporate and commercial aircraft. You will work around active aircraft, ground support equipment, and sheet metal fabrication tools such as shears, brakes, presses, drills, and forming equipment. The schedule currently follows a PM-oriented structure with two primary shift patterns: Sunday through Wednesday or Wednesday through Saturday. Over time, the operation plans to expand to two to three shifts, providing additional scheduling flexibility. The environment is fast-paced and safety-focused, with an emphasis on organization, cleanliness, and adherence to maintenance and regulatory standards.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Lauderdale, FL.

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Lauderdale,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 2026.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.