Aircraft Mechanic I - Sheet Metal (Night Shift)

Calista Corporation•Elizabeth City, NC

About The Position

Are you ready to take the next step in your aircraft maintenance career? Yulista is looking for a Sheet Metal Mechanic I to join our night‑shift team in Elizabeth City, NC. In this role, you’ll troubleshoot malfunctions, repair structural components, and support modifications that keep our aircraft mission‑ready. If you’re motivated, detail‑oriented, and eager to grow your skills in a fast‑paced hangar environment, we want to talk with you. This is a great opportunity to build hands‑on experience while contributing to work that truly matters. Apply today and become part of a team that values craftsmanship, safety, and professional growth. PRIMARY FUNCTION The Sheet Metal Mechanic troubleshoots malfunctions, repairs, and modifies aircraft structures and structural components. This worker reads and interprets technical maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical orders, blueprints, sketches, engineering data and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctions or damaged components. This individual will repair, replace, and rebuild damage to aircraft structures or sheet metal systems, such as wings and fuselage and functional components including rigging and surface controls, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, rivet guns and drills. Prepare parts and items to locate defects; will prepare defective surfaces for successive operations by sanding, scraping, applying prepared solvents, and cleaning agents. Will be required to follow work orders, as assigned by the Program Manager. All work is subject to Government Quality Assurance (QA) review in process and upon completion for compliance with requirements, instructions, specifications, shop practices and procedures. Shall work independently and complete all repairs and modifications in a timely manner: with minimal rework or discrepancies noted.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Experience in aircraft sheet metal structures to include maintenance and repair with a minimum of five years practical experience.
Ability to conduct research using USCG data systems such as Technical Manual Application System (TMAPS) and Microsoft Office Suite, or similar type systems. A minimum of five (5) years of practical experience is desired.
Ability to pass a drug and background screening
Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with USCG MH65 aircraft is highly desirable.
Specialized experience in aviation sheet metal repair and experience related to USCG aircraft specific models is highly desirable.
Familiarity with Airbus Helicopters Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals or similar OEM manuals with the ability to research maintenance history, procedures and component limitations is desired.
Technical capability/experience with aircraft, airframes, components, and substructures. Should include maintenance of primary, secondary, and tertiary structures.
Technical capability to assist in planned depot maintenance of USCG aviation assets.
Technical capability to deal with aircraft upgrades and aging aircraft sustainment issues. Experience with new component integration and developing repair or replacement strategies for airframes, components and/or substructures.
Capability to work in regulated areas with toxic materials present including hexavalent chromium and cadmium. This will include use of PPE such as protective clothing, respirator, etc.

Responsibilities

Interface with Crew lead and other Technicians as required.
Install sheet metal & structures IAW instructions/drawings.
Install sheet metal & structures as required meeting customer needs.
Perform continuity and power checks.
Remove, inspect, repair, and reinstall aircraft parts/systems.
Annotate logbook and workbook entries IAW Coast Guard Manuals or other contractual guidance.
Maintain a high state of cleanliness and utilize a clean-as-you-go process when executing maintenance duties.
Comply with processes and procedures as per DHS/Department of Defense (DOD) documents and publications.
Comply with safety rules and regulations while performing day to day maintenance. Promptly report all accidents, injuries, safety, violations, and/or unsafe practices or procedures to supervisor.
Other duties as assigned