Aerospace Sheet Metal Mechanic - Competitive Pay & PTO

Strategic Support Solutions; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Employer-paid life insurance

Employer-paid medical insurance

Employer-paid tele-medicine access

Non-taxable per diem

Exclusive discount programs

Job summary

Strategic Support Solutions is seeking a skilled Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic to join our team in Greenville, SC. You will support a premier aerospace/defense client, performing repairs, modifications, and corrosion control on thin-skinned aircraft.

This role requires precise use of industry-standard tools and a commitment to safety and quality. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of sheet metal experience on general aviation aircraft, proficiency with rivet guns, drills, sanders, grinders, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of recent and continuous experience as a sheet metal mechanic on general aviation aircraft with thin skins.
• Proficiency with common sheet metal tools including rivet guns, pneumatic drills, sanders, grinders, and precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and manufacturing specifications to ensure work is performed to standard.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrosion repair, mitigation, and structural modifications on aircraft panels and components.
• Inspect and evaluate structural damage to aircraft sheet metal systems.
• Mechanically strip paint materials and prepare composite surfaces using state-of-the-art materials and methods.
• Remove and reinstall aircraft panels, skins, and other components for maintenance and coating applications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, technical data, and manufacturing specifications to ensure all work is performed to standard.
• Complete all required paperwork, including work orders, log entries, and parts requests, utilizing manufacturers' manuals.

Skills

Sheet metal experience

Aircraft tools

Blueprint reading

Independent work

Tools

Rivet guns

Pneumatic drills

Sanders

Grinders

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Strategic Support Solutions is seeking a skilled Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic to join our team in Greenville, SC. You will support a premier aerospace/defense client, performing repairs, modifications, and corrosion control on thin-skinned aircraft.

This role requires precise use of industry-standard tools and a commitment to safety and quality. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of sheet metal experience on general aviation aircraft, proficiency with rivet guns, drills, sanders, grinders, and