Aviation Structural Maintenance Technician

MANTECH; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH in Panama City, FL is seeking a motivated Aviation Structural Maintenance Technician to join our onsite team. You will inspect weapon system structures for damage, perform repairs and modifications, and remove/install components to maintain fleet readiness.

Candidates read blueprints and technical drawings, use precision measuring tools, and apply metalworking techniques while documenting maintenance actions to meet safety and technical standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years in aircraft, LCAC or similar weapon system sheet metal structural assembly or related aircraft maintenance.
• Proficiency with hand tools and machinery used in sheet metal work; knowledge of aircraft fasteners.
• Experience with structural maintenance, metal fabrication techniques, materials, and safety standards.
• Experience with weapon systems metals and repair procedures.
• Able to read and interpret aircraft technical data and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Inspect weapon system structures for damage, corrosion, fatigue, and other issues.
• Conduct repairs and modifications to weapon system surfaces and structural components.
• Remove and install weapon system components including panels, rivets, fasteners, skins, and frameworks.
• Perform fabrication, repair, and modification of aircraft or similar weapon systems and ground support equipment components using advanced metalworking techniques.
• Utilize blueprints, technical drawings, and maintenance manuals to execute repair tasks.
• Operate tools such as shears, brakes, rivet guns, and hand tools in fabrication and assembly.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records and ensure compliance with technical and safety standards.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and perform layout and fabrication work.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Sheet metal structural assembly

Precision measuring tools

Safety standards

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Rivet guns

Sheet metal fabrication tools

Blueprints/ drawings tools

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career customer-oriented Aviation Structural Maintenance Technician to join our team in Panama City, FL. This is an onsite position.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Inspect weapon system structures for damage, corrosion, fatigue, and other issues
• Conduct repairs and modifications to weapon system surfaces and structural components
• Remove and install weapon system components including panels, rivets, fasteners, skins, and frameworks
• Perform fabrication, repair, and modification of aircraft or similar weapon systems and ground support equipment components using advanced metalworking techniques
• Utilize blueprints, technical drawings, and maintenance manuals to execute repair tasks
• Operate tools such as shears, brakes, rivet guns, and hand tools in the fabrication and assembly of weapon system parts
• Maintain detailed maintenance records and ensure compliance with technical and safety standards
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and perform layout and fabrication work

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years in aircraft, LCAC or similar weapon system sheet metal structural assembly or a combination of aircraft structural assembly and Aircraft Maintenance
• Proficiency in using hand tools and machinery related to sheet metal work and knowledge of aircraft fasteners and applications
• Experience and understanding of structural maintenance or metal fabrication techniques, materials, and safety standards
• Experience in aircraft, LCAC or other similar weapon systems metals and repair procedures
• Proficient in reading and interpreting aircraft technical data and schematics

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a DoW aircraft maintenance, LCAC or equivalent fabrication environment
• Familiarity with military maintenance documentation systems
• Formal technical training in aircraft structural repair (e.g., USAF 2A7X3 or equivalent)

Clearance Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required and an active Secret clearance or ability to obtain an Interim Secret before starting

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Must be able to ascend/descend ladders and work at elevated heights.
• Must be able to move, lift, and position heavy aircraft components and tools (up to 50 lbs).
• Frequently works in enclosed hangars or outdoor flight line environments with exposure to weapon system noise and environmental elements.
• Must be able to work in various positions and locations including in and around a Navy LCAC.