Structures Mechanic

Certified Aviation Services; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 41,328 - 59,236; Full time

Job summary

Certified Aviation Services in Birmingham, AL is seeking a qualified Aircraft Structures Mechanic to fabricate, repair and maintain essential airframe components to ensure airworthiness. You will read drawings, assess structural integrity and perform precise fabrication using metal and composite materials.

The role requires inspecting and installing panels, ribs and skins, drilling, riveting and applying corrosion protection while strictly following FAA and OEM standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in aircraft structures preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with aluminum, titanium, composites and fabrication tools.
• Strong attention to detail and safety/regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings to plan structural work.
• Inspect components for damage, corrosion or fatigue.
• Fabricate, align, assemble, and install structural elements.
• Drill, rivet, fasten, seal and finish assemblies; apply corrosion treatments.
• Ensure work complies with FAA and OEM standards; document activities.
• Maintain tools, jigs, fixtures and work areas in safe, efficient condition.

Skills

Read blueprints & drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical training in aircraft structures

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: BIRMINGHAM, AL 35212
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $30.00 - $43.00 Hourly

Role Summary

The Certified Aviation Structures Mechanic is responsible for fabricating, repairing, and maintaining the aircraft’s structural components—such as fuselage, wings, flight-surfaces and assemblies—to ensure airworthiness and compliance with engineering and regulatory standards.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and manufacturer specifications to plan structural work.


• Inspect structural components for damage, corrosion or fatigue; remove and replace or repair parts as required.


• Fabricate, align, assemble and install structural elements (metallic and composite) including panels, ribs, skins and supports using hand tools, power tools and machine tools.


• Drill, rivet, fasten, seal and finish structural assemblies; apply corrosion treatments and non-destructive inspections as needed.


• Ensure all structural maintenance and modifications comply with regulatory standards (e.g., Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), OEM) and document all work performed.


• Maintain tools, jigs, fixtures and work-areas in safe, efficient condition; coordinate material flow and support production/maintenance schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational or technical training in aircraft structures, sheet-metal, composites or related field preferred.


• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications; strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.


• Experience working with structural materials (aluminum, titanium, composites), using fabrication and assembly tools.


• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment—including confined spaces, elevated areas, handling heavy components—and adhere to safety and regulatory protocols.