Aircraft Sheet Metal/Structural Mechanic

Strategic Support Solutions•Smyrna, TN

9d•$36 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Strategic Support Solutions is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic to join our team. You will be assigned to support a premier client in the aerospace and defense industry, performing structural repairs, modifications, and corrosion control on a variety of aircraft. The ideal candidate possesses specialized hands-on expertise with thin-skinned general aviation airframes, excels at interpreting engineering drawings and technical manuals, and adheres strictly to aviation safety and quality standards. If you are a motivated technician with strong craftsmanship and dedication to flight safety, we invite you to apply.

Requirements

Minimum Experience: At least three (3) years of direct experience performing sheet metal fabrication and structural repair on thin-skin general aviation airframes.
Demonstrated proficiency with standard aviation sheet metal tools and machinery (e.g., rivet guns, bucking bars, pneumatic drills, countersinks, shears, brakes, and precision measuring devices).
Strong working knowledge of standard riveting techniques (solid rivets, blind fasteners/CherryMAX, Hi-Loks).
Proven ability to work independently, troubleshoot structural discrepancies, and meet production deadlines in a fast-paced hangar environment.
Strong professional communication skills and focus on safety culture.
Must be able to pass employment verification and an FBI criminal history records check for unescorted access to Security Identification Display Areas (SIDA).

Nice To Haves

An FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license is preferred but not required.
A practical skills test will be administered as part of the hiring process.

Responsibilities

Perform corrosion mitigation, structural repairs, and modifications on aircraft skin panels, ribs, stringers, and structural components.
Inspect, evaluate, and document structural damage to sheet metal systems in accordance with structural repair manuals (SRM) and technical data.
Work with thin-gauge aluminum and composite surfaces, including cutting, bending, forming, dimpling, and flushing sheet metal parts.
Remove, fabricate, fit, and reinstall aircraft panels, skins, cowlings, and fairings.
Mechanically strip finishes and prepare surfaces using approved methods and chemical/mechanical treatment processes.
Read and interpret blueprints, engineering orders, technical schematics, and manufacturer specifications.
Accurately document all maintenance actions, logbook entries, parts requisitions, and work orders in compliance with company and FAA/regulatory guidelines.