AIRCRAFT EXAMINER (SHEET METAL MECHANIC)

NAVAIR; California; On-site; USD 53,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding benefits package

Job summary

NAVAIR is seeking an Aircraft Examiner (Sheet Metal Mechanic) at Lemoore Naval Air Station, CA. The role involves examining and analyzing sheet metal systems and components for assigned aircraft, documenting non-conformances, and installing/adjusting flight controls and related parts. It requires making informed decisions on how far to disassemble or repair as authorized.

Position is a federal role with a defined open date and close date. Salary ranges from 38.34 to 44.74 per hour.

Qualifications

• No formal education or skill requirements are listed in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Examine, evaluate, and analyze the condition of sheet metal mechanic systems, components, and accessories for assigned aircraft.
• Determine product condition by identifying and documenting all non-conforming discrepancies.
• Install and adjust flight controls, control cables, rods, bell cranks, pulleys and fairleads.
• Make informed technical decisions to determine and control the extent of disassembly and depth of repair and processing to only what is required and authorized.

Job description

AIRCRAFT EXAMINER (SHEET METAL MECHANIC)

Lemoore Naval Air Station, CA

Position Description

Position Duties/Responsibilities

• You will examine, evaluate, and analyze the condition of assigned sheet metal mechanic systems, components, and accessories for assigned aircraft.
• You will determine the product condition by identify and documenting all non-conforming discrepancies.
• You will install and adjust flight controls, control cables, rods, bell cranks, pulleys and fairleads.
• You will make informed technical decisions to determine and control the extent of disassembly and depth of repair and processing to only what is required and authorized.

Minimum Salary

38.34

Maximum Salary

44.74

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Position Open Date 10/29/2026

Position Close Date 11/04/2026

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Benefits

• NAVAIR offers an outstanding benefits package.