Structures Mechanic
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Apr 3, 2026. dynamicaviation scores B on the Alion truth index.
Purpose: The Structures (Sheet Metal) Mechanic is responsible for performing heavy maintenance and modifications on King Air aircraft. View a day in the life of an aircraft mechanic through this video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vkp_9Lp2bAk
Company Compensation and Perks:
Pay (hourly)
Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:00AM - 4:00PM (with an hour lunch break).
Committed to our Military Veterans
Comprehensive Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
HSA (with company contribution) and FSA
Life Insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) with Company Match up to 12%
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Responsibilities:
Perform scheduled and un-scheduled maintenance, minor and major airframe repairs working in a high-quality, efficient manner
Perform various complex modifications, structures repair, fabrication, plan, layout and structural disassembly/assembly of aircraft and aircraft components
Remove, replace, and repair aircraft structure and components with use of special tooling utilizing applicable technical data
Perform sheet metal bends to guidelines and specifications
Use shop mathematics to determine curves, angles, pitch, etc.
Work with various kinds of metal such as: honeycomb material, aluminum and aluminum alloys, titanium, stainless steel, etc.
Utilize various glues, sealants, epoxy, pro-seal, and in addition to other chemicals/consumables as required per applicable technical data
Read and interpret manufacturer Maintenance Manuals, Illustrated Parts Catalogs, Repair Drawings, Structural Repair Manuals, Service Bulletins, technical directives, drawings, blueprints, and schematics etc. to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing damaged aircraft structure components.
Properly complete required paperwork to comply with Federal Regulations and applicable company policy/procedures
Maintain a safe and clean work environment and report any unsafe conditions
Maintain communication with assigned Team Lead for task updates and status reports
Maintains responsibility for proper execution of parts tag instructions in accordance with Repair Station Quality Control Manual
Assist in the training and guidance of new sheet metal mechanics
Requirements:
FAA A&P license preferred
3+ years of equivalent military, trade school, or aircraft structures experience preferred
High school education required; some college preferred
Provide your own toolbox (shadowed) and tools (etched)
Ability to work in a collaborative environment with A&P Mechanics, Inspectors, Pilots, and Engineers to maintain and modify aircraft
Experience working in an AS9100, ISO 9001, DCMA and FAA Part 145 environment preferred
Ability to: lift, balance, and carry 50 lbs, crawl in and out of tight spaces, and predominantly work in enclosed hangars, occasionally in exterior weather conditions or elevated heights