Senior Aircraft Sheet Metal Specialist T-38

PAE Government Services Inc.; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Senior Sheet Metal Specialist in the United States. The role focuses on fabricating and repairing aircraft sheet metal parts, interpreting blueprints and engineering drawings, and maintaining accurate forms and MIS inputs. Candidates should have four years of maintenance and at least two years in sheet metal on similar aircraft.

Required are a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, the ability to obtain site access, and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Must have four (4) years of maintenance experience and two (2) years of sheet metal experience on like assigned aircraft.
• Knowledge of aviation safety regulations and standards.
• A&P certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting blueprints, technical manuals and engineering drawings.
• Fabricating and repairing sheet metal parts for aircraft.
• Using cutting, bending and assembling metal materials.
• Completing and documenting aircraft/equipment forms and MIS input.
• Occasional other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oversees projects and repairs

Blueprint interpretation

Aviation safety knowledge

Valid driver’s license

Ability to obtain site access

U.S. Citizenship

Maintenance experience on aircraft

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Airframe, Powerplant or A&P certification preferred

Job description

The Senior Sheet Metal Specialist is responsible to the manager and or production supervisor for the following, but not limited to:

Essential Responsibilities

• Skilled in and interpreting blueprints, technical manuals, and engineering drawings.
• Fabricating and repairing sheet metal parts and components for aircraft.
• Using specialized tools such as cutting, bending, and assembling metal materials.
• Responsible for completion and accuracy of aircraft/equipment forms documentation and MIS input.
• Accomplishes all maintenance forms required by duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must have valid driver’s license, REAL ID preferred
• Must be able to obtain and maintain site access.
• U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain site access.
• Must have four (4) years of maintenance experience and must include two (2) years of sheet metal experience on like assigned aircraft (DD 214 or employment record)
• Oversees projects and handles complex repairs.
• Knowledge of aviation safety regulations and standards.
• Airframe, Powerplant or Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification preferred.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements as stipulated in Appendix E of the CBA.

Compensation Details

Hourly Rate: $46.83

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

11/10/2026 - Until Filled. Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

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