Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic - Expert Fabrication & Repair

Air National Guard Units; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Air National Guard Units in PA is seeking a Sheet Metal Mechanic (Aircraft), WG-3806-10, for the PA 171st Air Refueling Wing. The role includes inspecting aircraft, determining repairs, and fabricating metal components per drawings and technical orders.

You will use precision tools to align airframe structures, remove corrosion, apply coatings, and ensure compliance with directives. A Secret clearance is required; pay range exists; deadline 2026-10-21.

Responsibilities

• Inspect aircraft and determine repairs per technical orders as guidelines.
• Repair cracks in aircraft skin and troubleshoot structural repair situations.
• Align and balance component structures and airframe using precision measuring tools.
• Fabricate metal tubing, conduits, and components per drawings and specs.
• Operate metal-working equipment and prepare layouts, dies, jigs, and templates.
• Identify and remove corrosion; apply protective coatings and decals.

Job description

Air National Guard Units in PA is seeking a Sheet Metal Mechanic (Aircraft), WG-3806-10, for the PA 171st Air Refueling Wing. The role includes inspecting aircraft, determining repairs, and fabricating metal components per drawings and technical orders.

You will use precision tools to align airframe structures, remove corrosion, apply coatings, and ensure compliance with directives. A Secret clearance is required; pay range exists; deadline 2026-10-21.