Aviation Sheet Metal Mechanic & Aircraft Structures

Tyonek Native Corp; Robins Air Force Base (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyonek Native Corporation at Robins Air Force Base, GA, supports daily repair and manufacturing for multiple military aircraft. The position blends sheet metal and aircraft mechanic duties to sustain airworthiness and mission readiness.

You will read blueprints, lay out parts, fabricate components, and inspect metal structures using precision tools. A four-year verifiable background, US citizenship, and ability to obtain a Secret clearance within nine months are required.

Qualifications

• Must have at least four years of recent verifiable experience.
• Knowledge of metals used in sheet metal trade and structures.
• Ability to read blueprints and work orders to plan repairs.
• Experience with hand tools and shop mathematics.
• Must be a US citizen and pass background checks; Secret clearance possible within 9 months.
• Drug-free workplace with post-offer/pre-employment testing.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate structural damage to sheet metal systems and components.
• Examine aircraft and metal structures to locate cracks or damage.
• Determine repairs to restore original strength and fit.
• Plan work from blueprints, sketches or work orders.
• Fabricate, join, assemble, and install metal parts and assemblies.
• Use measuring instruments and perform precision layouts.

Skills

Sheet metal

Aircraft mechanic

Blueprint reading

Measuring instruments

Hand tools

Background check

Secret clearance readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hammer

Chisels

Band saws

Box and pan brakes

Welding equipment

Protractors

Calipers

Job description

Tyonek Native Corporation at Robins Air Force Base, GA, supports daily repair and manufacturing for multiple military aircraft. The position blends sheet metal and aircraft mechanic duties to sustain airworthiness and mission readiness.

You will read blueprints, lay out parts, fabricate components, and inspect metal structures using precision tools. A four-year verifiable background, US citizenship, and ability to obtain a Secret clearance within nine months are required.