Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic – Aviation Structures

Aviation Service Partners • Albertville, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Aviation Service Partners (ASP) is hiring an Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic to support its aircraft maintenance programs at its Albertville, Alabama facility. The role performs aircraft structural inspections, repairs, fabrication, and modifications across commercial, regional jet, turboprop, and general aviation aircraft. Candidates with structural or sheet metal experience on other aircraft platforms are encouraged to apply; experience on every aircraft listed is not required.

The mechanic works with A&P Mechanics, Quality Inspectors, Engineering, and Maintenance Leadership to ensure work complies with FAA regulations, approved technical data, customer requirements, and ASP policies. ASP describes its workplace as team-oriented and focused on safety, quality, integrity, and accountability. The position offers opportunities to build structural repair and fabrication skills and support multiple aircraft maintenance programs.

Requirements

• Previous hands-on aircraft sheet metal, structures, or airframe repair experience.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft structural repair practices and sheet metal fabrication techniques.
• Experience drilling, riveting, cutting, forming, and installing aircraft structural components.
• Ability to read and interpret structural repair manuals, blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical instructions.
• Familiarity with aircraft structural materials, fasteners, and repair procedures.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and aircraft sheet metal equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Understanding of aviation safety requirements and proper maintenance documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
• Dependable attendance, strong work ethic, and good communication skills.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or alternate shifts as aircraft schedules require.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of aircraft sheet metal or structural maintenance experience.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate or FAA Airframe Certificate; an A&P Certificate is preferred but not required for all positions.
• Experience performing structural repairs on commercial or regional jet aircraft.
• Experience with Embraer ERJ-135/145, Cessna Caravan, Cessna 182, or Beechcraft King Air aircraft.
• Experience with heavy maintenance, aircraft modifications, and structural repair programs.
• Familiarity with FAA Part 121, Part 135, or Part 145 maintenance environments.
• Experience with corrosion identification, treatment, and structural damage assessment.
• Experience working with engineering repair instructions and approved structural repair data.
• Previous military aircraft structures or aviation sheet metal experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft structural repairs, modifications, and sheet metal fabrication in accordance with approved technical data.
• Inspect aircraft structures for cracks, corrosion, damage, and other discrepancies.
• Remove, repair, replace, and install aircraft structural components, including skins, panels, frames, stringers, and ribs.
• Perform precision drilling, riveting, countersinking, dimpling, cutting, forming, and fitting of aircraft sheet metal.
• Fabricate and install aircraft structural parts and assemblies using approved drawings and specifications.
• Interpret and follow Structural Repair Manuals, engineering drawings, blueprints, work cards, and technical documentation.
• Perform corrosion removal, treatment, and prevention procedures.
• Complete structural repairs using approved fasteners, materials, and repair methods.
• Use aircraft sheet metal tools and equipment, including rivet guns, bucking bars, drills, shears, brakes, and precision measuring instruments.
• Support aircraft heavy maintenance, inspections, and modification projects.
• Coordinate with A&P Mechanics, Quality Inspectors, Engineering, and Maintenance Leadership to ensure repairs meet applicable requirements.
• Complete maintenance documentation, work cards, and repair records accurately.
• Maintain tool control, prevent foreign object debris, and follow workplace safety practices.
• Ensure work complies with applicable FAA regulations, approved technical data, customer requirements, and ASP policies.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities to expand aircraft structural repair and fabrication skills.
• Opportunities to gain experience supporting multiple aircraft maintenance programs.
• Team-oriented environment focused on safety, quality, integrity, and accountability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed