Paid Aviation Sheet Metal Apprentice

MHI RJ Aviation Group; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Paid vacation days

Floating holidays

Sick time

Annual bonus

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription drug coverage

401k with 6% match

Job summary

The Sheetmetal Academy at MHIRJ offers a paid training program designed to launch a long-term career in aviation. Apprentices receive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits while learning hands-on sheet metal skills in a real-world setting.

Hours during training are Monday–Thursday, 6:30am–5:00pm; after training, candidates should be comfortable with 12-hour shifts in a 24/7 operation, including days, nights and weekends, as they transition to full-time employment with MHI RJ Aviation Group.

Qualifications

• Pass interview, drug test, criminal background check and physical exam.
• Comfortable with hourly shift work.
• Demonstrate precision and hand-tool proficiency.
• Demonstrate curiosity for mechanical parts and features.

Responsibilities

• Learn sheet metal processes and repair techniques.
• Develop hands‑on metalworking skills under expert guidance.
• Progress toward full-time employment with MHI RJ Aviation Group.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Tools

Sheet metal tools

Job description

The Sheetmetal Academy at MHIRJ offers a paid training program designed to launch a long-term career in aviation. Apprentices receive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits while learning hands-on sheet metal skills in a real-world setting.

Hours during training are Monday–Thursday, 6:30am–5:00pm; after training, candidates should be comfortable with 12-hour shifts in a 24/7 operation, including days, nights and weekends, as they transition to full-time employment with MHI RJ Aviation Group.