Aircraft Sheet Metal/Structural Mechanic

Strategic Support Solutions; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Weekly pay

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Per diem

Tool allowance

Job summary

Strategic Support Solutions is seeking an Aircraft Sheet Metal/Structural Mechanic in Smyrna, TN. You will support a premier aerospace client, performing repairs, modifications, and corrosion control on various aircraft.

The role requires experience with thin-skin airframes, reading engineering drawings, and strict adherence to aviation safety and quality standards. FAA A&P license is preferred, and a practical skills test will be administered during hiring.

Qualifications

• 3+ years direct experience sheet metal fabrication and structural repair on thin-skin general aviation airframes.
• Proficiency with standard aviation sheet metal tools and machinery (riveters, bucking bars, drills, countersinks).
• Strong knowledge of riveting techniques and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrosion mitigation, structural repairs, and modifications on aircraft skin panels, ribs, stringers, and structural components.
• Inspect, evaluate, and document structural damage per SRM and technical data.
• Work with thin-gauge aluminum and composites, including cutting, bending, dimpling, and flushing sheet metal parts.

Skills

Aircraft sheet metal

Interpret drawings & manuals

Safety-focused

Independent troubleshooting

Craftsmanship

Education

FAA A&P license (preferred)

Tools

Rivet guns

Bucking bars

Pneumatic drills

Countersinks

Shears

Brakes

Precision measuring devices

Job description

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Aircraft Sheet Metal/Structural Mechanic

Full Time Smyrna, TN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1336

Salary Range: $36.00 To $42.00 Hourly

Job Summary

Strategic Support Solutions is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic to join our team. You will be assigned to support a premier client in the aerospace and defense industry, performing structural repairs, modifications, and corrosion control on a variety of aircraft.

The ideal candidate possesses specialized hands-on expertise with thin-skinned general aviation airframes, excels at interpreting engineering drawings and technical manuals, and adheres strictly to aviation safety and quality standards. If you are a motivated technician with strong craftsmanship and dedication to flight safety, we invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform corrosion mitigation, structural repairs, and modifications on aircraft skin panels, ribs, stringers, and structural components.
• Inspect, evaluate, and document structural damage to sheet metal systems in accordance with structural repair manuals (SRM) and technical data.
• Work with thin-gauge aluminum and composite surfaces, including cutting, bending, forming, dimpling, and flushing sheet metal parts.
• Remove, fabricate, fit, and reinstall aircraft panels, skins, cowlings, and fairings.
• Mechanically strip finishes and prepare surfaces using approved methods and chemical/mechanical treatment processes.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering orders, technical schematics, and manufacturer specifications.
• Accurately document all maintenance actions, logbook entries, parts requisitions, and work orders in compliance with company and FAA/regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience & Skills

• Minimum Experience: At least three (3) years of direct experience performing sheet metal fabrication and structural repair on thin-skin general aviation airframes.
• Demonstrated proficiency with standard aviation sheet metal tools and machinery (e.g., rivet guns, bucking bars, pneumatic drills, countersinks, shears, brakes, and precision measuring devices).
• Strong working knowledge of standard riveting techniques (solid rivets, blind fasteners/CherryMAX, Hi-Loks).
• Proven ability to work independently, troubleshoot structural discrepancies, and meet production deadlines in a fast-paced hangar environment.
• Strong professional communication skills and focus on safety culture.

Tools & Equipment

• Candidates must possess their own complete set of tools required for the job.
• All tools must be shadowed and etched in compliance with the site's tool control policy before starting.

Certifications & Checks

• An FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license is preferred but not required.
• A practical skills test will be administered as part of the hiring process.
• Must be able to pass employment verification and an FBI criminal history records check for unescorted access to Security Identification Display Areas (SIDA).

Physical Demands

• Must be physically able to perform all duties of an aircraft mechanic.
• Ability to stand, squat, sit, walk, and work with arms overhead for extended periods.
• Capable of lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs.

Why Join Strategic Support Solutions?

We are committed to our employees and offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

• Extremely Competitive Salary
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Weekly Pay Schedule
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Contribution to Medical Insurance
• Non-taxable Per Diem (for qualifying employees)
• Exclusive Discount Programs for travel, entertainment, and more