Aviation Sheet Metal Mechanic - Contractor

Dynamic Aviation; Bridgewater (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynamic Aviation is seeking an Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic (Contractor) to perform heavy maintenance and modifications on Dash 8 and King Air aircraft. Based in Bridgewater, VA, you will work hands-on to inspect, repair, and modify airframe structures in a fast-paced hangar environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience, an FAA A&P or related training, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. You’ll ensure compliance with manuals, regulations, and quality standards while maintaining complete

Qualifications

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant license preferred.
• 5+ years hands-on heavy aircraft maintenance experience.
• Trade school or military training in aircraft structures preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of sheet metal principals, tools, and techniques.
• High school education required; some college preferred.
• Must provide own tools.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Experience in AS9100 / ISO 9001 or DCMA environments preferred.
• FAA Part 145 experience or knowledge preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Inspect components for cracks, leaks, or damage.
• Perform routine and special inspections per regulations.
• Certify maintenance readiness of aircraft.
• Read manuals and directives to determine repair methods.
• Maintain repair logs documenting preventive maintenance.
• Modify structures and components per drawings and specs.
• Replace worn or damaged components with hand tools and gauges.
• Diagnose issues from pilots' descriptions.
• Assemble and install electrical, hydraulic, mechanical components.
• Inventory and order parts and materials.
• Check for corrosion and cracks in fuselage, wings, tail.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance; major repairs.
• Perform complex modifications and disassembly/assembly.
• Use special tooling for parts replacement.
• Sheet metal bends to guidelines.
• Read manuals, catalogs, schematics to determine repair.
• Complete required paperwork per Federal Regulations.
• Maintain safe, clean work environment.
• Communicate with Team Lead on updates.
• Follow Repair Station QC manual tag instructions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Physical strength

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma

Trade school or military training in aircraft structures

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Dynamic Aviation is seeking an Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic (Contractor) to perform heavy maintenance and modifications on Dash 8 and King Air aircraft. Based in Bridgewater, VA, you will work hands-on to inspect, repair, and modify airframe structures in a fast-paced hangar environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience, an FAA A&P or related training, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. You’ll ensure compliance with manuals, regulations, and quality standards while maintaining complete