C-130 Sheet Metal Mechanic

SkyBridge Aviation; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided tools

No personal tools required

Job summary

A leading aviation company is seeking an experienced C-130J Flight Control Sheet Metal Mechanic to support aircraft modification and repair operations in Greenville, SC. This role requires a minimum of 8 years of recent aircraft structures experience, including flight control surface repairs and thinner gauge materials fabrication. Successful candidates must be U.S. citizens and be prepared to work either 1st or 2nd shift. This position is on a 6-month contract with the potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of recent aircraft structures or sheet metal experience.
• C-130 experience is preferred but similar wide body experience accepted.
• Must be able to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Read and interpret engineering documentation and technical manuals
• Strong attention to detail and quality

Responsibilities

• Plan, lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and repair aircraft structures.
• Perform flight control surface repairs and modifications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals
• Ensure all work meets FAA, customer, and company quality standards
• Operate shop equipment and tooling to complete assigned tasks
• Inspect completed work to verify conformance to specifications
• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment

Skills

Aircraft structures or sheet metal experience

Flight control surface repair

Thinner gauge materials fabrication

Attention to detail

US citizenship

Driver's license

Shift flexibility

Read drawings

Job description

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POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced C-130J Flight Control Sheet Metal Mechanic to support aircraft modification and repair operations in Greenville, SC. This role involves planning, layout, fabrication, assembly, installation, and repair of internal and external aircraft structures in accordance with technical manuals, engineering drawings, and FAA regulations. Work will focus heavily on flight control surface repairs, thinner gauge material fabrication, and back shop structural repair and part fabrication.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 8 years of recent aircraft structures or sheet metal experience
• C-130 experience is preferred but not required, similar wide body experience will be accepted
• Experience with flight control surface repair, thinner gauge materials, and back shop fabrication required
• Must be able to provide proof of United States Citizenship
• Must possess a valid United States Driver’s License
• Must be able to work either 1st or 2nd shift
• Position will begin with training, followed by shift assignment based on program needs
• Must be able to start on-site in Greenville, SC on January 12, 2026 with all required documents completed

JOB DUTIES

• Plan, lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and repair aircraft structures and surfaces
• Perform flight control surface repairs and modifications using thinner gauge materials
• Conduct back shop fabrication and repair of aircraft structural components
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals
• Ensure all work meets FAA, customer, and company quality standards
• Operate shop equipment and tooling to complete assigned tasks
• Inspect completed work to verify conformance to specifications
• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment

REQUIRED & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 8 years of recent aircraft structures or sheet metal experience
• Thinner gauge material fabrication experience requiredBack shop fabrication and structural repair experience required
• Part fabrication experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documentation and technical manuals
• Strong attention to detail and quality

TRAINING & SHIFT ASSIGNMENT

• Initial training will be completed on assigned schedule
• Final shift assignment will be determined after completion of training

1st Shift

• Monday – Thursday, 5:30 AM – 4:00 PM

2nd Shift

• Monday – Thursday, 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM

CONTRACT DETAILS

• 6-month contract with potential to extend

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Company-provided tools – no personal tools required
• No security clearance required

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Other
• Airlines and Aviation and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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