Aircraft Structures Mechanic

Company: 
SkyBridge Aviation LLC
Category: 
Maintenance
Job Type: 
Contractor
City: 
Colorado Springs
State: 
Colorado
Country: 
USA

We are seeking experienced Aircraft Structural Mechanics to join a high-impact AC-130 maintenance program. This role involves interior structural work, with some exterior tasks, focused on maintaining and modifying AC-130 aircraft to meet operational standards. Candidates should take pride in their craftsmanship, understand quality expectations, and uphold safety and cleanliness protocols.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Fabricate and install brackets and doublers on C-130 platforms
  • Perform interior structure maintenance and modification
  • Execute solid rivet installations with precision
  • Understand and apply edge distance principles and structural tolerances
  • Follow FOD (Foreign Object Debris) prevention and ldquo;clean as you gordquo; practices
  • Assess work quality beyond relying solely on inspection or QA feedback
  • Stand behind your maintenance with accountability and pride
Requirements: 
  • 5+ years of structural experience on military aircraft
  • Familiarity with technical data, maintenance manuals, and blueprint reading
  • Prior military aviation or defense contractor experience is a strong plus
  • Ability to work independently and in a team, with minimal oversight
  • Strong attention to detail and a safety-first mindset
First posted: 
10/14/2025 7:25:39 PM

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