Precision Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic Thin-Skin Airframes

Strategic-Support-Solutions; Conestee (SC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Two weeks vacation after one year

Paid holidays

Employer-paid life insurance

Tele-medicine

Discount programs for travel and ent./

Weekly pay

Job summary

Strategic Support Solutions in Greenville, SC, is seeking six high-precision Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanics to support government maintenance operations. The role focuses on thin-gauge aluminum work and airframes, performing mechanical stripping, corrosion mitigation, and structural modifications while maintaining tight tolerances.

You will read blueprints and SOPs, maintain detailed records, and undergo a practical sheet metal test.

Qualifications

• 3 years of continuous and recent experience in aircraft sheet metal, with emphasis on thin metal and general aviation airframes.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license is preferred, but not required for highly experienced specialists.
• Candidates must pass a practical sheet metal test upon employment.
• Must be able to pass FBI criminal history records check for unescorted access to security zones.

Responsibilities

• Precision Fabrication: Modify and repair thin-skin aircraft panels and primary structures.
• Corrosion Mitigation: Identify, strip, and treat corrosion on metal and composite surfaces.
• Structural Evaluation: Assess structural damage and determine repair paths per manuals.
• Assembly & Integration: Remove and install panels, skins, and airframe components for coating and final assembly.
• Technical Compliance: Read and follow blueprints, engineering drawings, and SOPs.
• Reporting: Maintain records, work orders, and parts requests per FAA/government standards.

Skills

Precision work

Fine-motor dexterity

Attention to detail

Education

FAA A&P license preferred

Tools

Pneumatic drill motors

Rivet guns

Punches

Hand sanders

High-speed grinders

Calipers

Protractors

Height/depth gauges

Dial indicators

Tool control

Job description

Strategic Support Solutions in Greenville, SC, is seeking six high-precision Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanics to support government maintenance operations. The role focuses on thin-gauge aluminum work and airframes, performing mechanical stripping, corrosion mitigation, and structural modifications while maintaining tight tolerances.

You will read blueprints and SOPs, maintain detailed records, and undergo a practical sheet metal test.