Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic – Modifications & Repairs

Axius Group LLC; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Axius Group LLC in Newton, KS is seeking an Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic (Contractor) to support modification, repair, fabrication, installation, and reinstallation activities for special-mission and ISR aircraft. You will work with drawings, rivets, and sheet metal components to complete modifications accurately and safely.

The role requires reading blueprints and maintenance manuals, performing riveting and fabrication tasks, and ensuring compliance with FAA and Avcon standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three years in aircraft sheet metal or related experience.
• A&P license preferred.
• Experience reading blueprints, aircraft drawings, and maintenance manuals.
• Experience fabricating, modifying, and installing sheet metal components.

Responsibilities

• Remove, identify, tag, and document locations of equipment before modification.
• Handle large metal components during modification, repair, and installation.
• Read and follow blueprints, drawings, and manuals to perform modifications.
• Perform riveting, fabrication, modification, rework, repair, and installation.
• Install, maintain, repair, and rework internal and external structural assemblies.
• Reinstate equipment removed during modification activities.
• Inspect work for quality and FAA/Avcon compliance.
• Report concerns to supervisor and address potential inspection issues.
• Support additional shop, fabrication, and maintenance tasks as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited aircraft maintenance school

Job description

Axius Group LLC in Newton, KS is seeking an Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic (Contractor) to support modification, repair, fabrication, installation, and reinstallation activities for special-mission and ISR aircraft. You will work with drawings, rivets, and sheet metal components to complete modifications accurately and safely.

The role requires reading blueprints and maintenance manuals, performing riveting and fabrication tasks, and ensuring compliance with FAA and Avcon standards.