Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic

Axius Group; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Axius Group seeks an Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic to support modification, repair, fabrication, and installation on special-mission aircraft. You will work with drawings, riveting, and structural assemblies to ensure modifications meet Avcon and FAA standards.

The role requires reading blueprints and maintenance manuals, performing precise sheet metal work, and maintaining strict safety and quality controls in a shop or hangar setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three years of aircraft sheet metal, maintenance, or modification experience.
• A&P license preferred but not required.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, installation manuals, and maintenance manuals.

Responsibilities

• Remove and document locations of equipment before modification.
• Read and follow aircraft drawings and maintenance manuals.
• Perform riveting, sheet metal fabrication, modification, repair, and installation.
• Install, maintain, modify, and rework structural assemblies and sheet metal components.
• Inspect completed work for quality and FAA compliance.

Skills

Sheet metal practices

Blueprint reading

FAA compliance

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

A&P license preferred

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Newton, KS 67114Position Type: Contractor

SUMMARY

The Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic is responsible for supporting aircraft modification, repair, fabrication, installation, and reinstallation activities for special-mission and ISR aircraft. This position works with aircraft drawings, maintenance instructions, sheet metal components, riveting, structural assemblies, and removed aircraft equipment to ensure modifications are completed accurately, safely, and in compliance with Avcon standards, FAA requirements, and applicable inspection criteria.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Remove, identify, tag, and document the location of aircraft equipment prior to modification work
• Handle large metal components, aircraft parts, and related equipment carefully during modification, repair, and installation activities
• Read and follow aircraft drawings, blueprints, installation instructions, and maintenance manuals to complete required aircraft modifications
• Perform aircraft riveting, sheet metal fabrication, modification, rework, repair, and installation work as required
• Install, modify, maintain, repair, and rework internal and external aircraft structural assemblies and sheet metal components
• Reinstate and reinstall all equipment removed during aircraft modification activities
• Inspect completed work for quality, accuracy, and compliance with applicable Avcon and FAA requirements
• Report to the supervisor any work, condition, or repair concern that may not pass Avcon aircraft inspection
• Perform additional shop, modification, fabrication, installation, and aircraft maintenance-related tasks as required

QualificationsKNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of aircraft sheet metal practices, riveting techniques, fabrication methods, and structural assembly repair processes
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, aircraft drawings, installation instructions, and maintenance manual requirements
• General knowledge of aircraft maintenance, repair, modification, and inspection requirements
• Understanding of FAA requirements applicable to aircraft maintenance, modification, and repair work
• Knowledge of safe handling practices for aircraft components, tooling, metal materials, and related shop equipment

COMPETENCIES

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing inspection-ready aircraft modification and repair work
• Ability to follow technical instructions, drawings, and work procedures accurately and consistently
• Sound mechanical aptitude and hands‑on problem‑solving skills in aircraft sheet metal environments
• Ability to communicate work status, repair concerns, inspection issues, and material needs to supervisors and team members
• Accountability for safe work practices, quality workmanship, and compliance with applicable procedures
• Ability to work effectively in a team‑oriented aircraft modification, maintenance, and fabrication environment

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of three years of aircraft sheet metal, aircraft maintenance, aircraft modification, or closely related experience required; graduation from an accredited aircraft maintenance school may be considered in lieu of experience
• A&P license preferred
• Experience reading blueprints, aircraft drawings, installation manuals, and maintenance manuals required
• Experience installing, modifying, maintaining, reworking, repairing, fabricating, and installing aircraft sheet metal components required
• Experience working with complex internal and external aircraft structural assemblies preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed primarily in an aircraft modification, maintenance, fabrication, hangar, or shop environment
• Position may require standing, bending, reaching, climbing, kneeling, lifting, and working around aircraft structures, tooling, and equipment
• May require careful handling of large pieces of metal, aircraft parts, and related equipment
• Must follow applicable safety procedures, quality standards, inspection requirements, and FAA compliance expectations
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• If a security clearance is required:
  • Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearance requirements
  • Successful candidates must be able to obtain required Program Access approval, if applicable