Aircraft Structures Mechanic
Wed, 10/08/2025 - 12:03
Anonymous
Company:
SkyBridge Aviation LLC
Category:
Maintenance
Job Type:
Contractor
City:
Dayton
State:
Ohio
Country:
USA
- Contract to hire opportunity
- $40 hourly (paid weekly)
- Split per diem available for those who qualify
- Personal Tools/Box REQUIRED
- Shadowed/Engraved/Inventoried
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking experienced Sheet Metal Mechanics to support the Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) programmdash;an advanced aircraft conversion effort transforming Boeing 747-8i platforms into secure, EMP-hardened airborne command centers for the U.S. Air Force. This role involves heavy structural modifications, fabrication, and installation of complex assemblies on large wide-body aircraft, contributing directly to one of the most mission-critical aviation efforts in modern military history.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform structural modifications and heavy maintenance on wide-body aircraft (Boeing 747-8i).
- Interpret and work from engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals.
- Execute riveting, drilling, layout, fitting, forming, and trimming of aircraft structural components.
- Fabricate, repair, and install sheet metal assemblies in accordance with OEM and military specifications.
- Work closely with engineers and program leads to complete precise and secure installations.
- Ensure FOD control, safety compliance, and adherence to all program quality standards.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of recent aircraft structural/sheet metal experience, preferably on wide-body or military aircraft.
- Proficiency with riveting, bucking, drilling, countersinking, and sealing techniques.
- Ability to read and interpret LOPAs, blueprints, engineering instructions, and repair manuals.
- Must supply own basic hand tools per company-required list.
- Ability to work overtime, different shifts, and support long-term project schedules.
- U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.
- Ability to complete a pre-employment 10-year Federal Criminal Background Check, standard FAA DOT drug test, and basic health physical.
- Reliable personal transportation/vehicle required.
- Valid US Driverrsquo;s License.
- MUST have basic tools/box.
- Shadowed + Engraved.
First posted:
10/8/2025 3:48:07 PM
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