Sheet Metal Mechanic (Aircraft)

Fleet Readiness Center Southwest

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Fleet Readiness Center Southwest in San Diego seeks an experienced aircraft sheet metal mechanic to independently perform the full range of sheet metal duties, including complex repairs and fabrications on various aircraft types.

You will analyze and troubleshoot aircraft metal structures and components to determine repair or replacement needs, and develop solutions for fabrication, repair, and modification issues using advanced sheet metal skills.

Qualifications

  • Experience with aircraft sheet metal fabrication and repair.
  • Ability to analyze metal structures and troubleshoot complex issues.
  • Strong layout and design skills for fabrication.

Responsibilities

  • Perform full range of aircraft sheet metal mechanic duties across various aircraft types.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot aircraft metal structures to determine repair or replacement needs.
  • Develop solutions for complex metal fabrication, repair, and modification issues.
  • Carry out specialized work requiring advanced sheet metal skills, including hole-quality and layout.

Job description

You will independently perform the full range of aircraft sheet metal mechanic duties, including the most complex repairs and fabrications on various aircraft types.

You will analyze and troubleshoot aircraft metal structures and components to determine repair or replacement needs.

You will develop solutions for complex metal fabrication, repair, and modification issues.

You will perform specialized work in aircraft systems that require advanced sheet metal skills, including hole-quality, cold working, and layout and design.

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