Sheet Metal Mechanic

Now Hiring: Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic | F/A-18 Depot-Level Repair | Kiln, MS

We're hiring an experienced Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic for a permanent, direct-hire position supporting F/A-18 depot-level repair at Stennis Space Center in Kiln, Mississippi.

F-18 experience is preferred. If you've done structural repair on other fighter or military airframes, we want to hear from you.

What you'll do

• Disassemble, repair, modify, and reassemble aircraft structures including bulkheads, spars, wings, flaps, pylons, fuselage sections, skins, ribs, and fuel tanks


• Evaluate structural damage and develop patterns for fabrication


• Work with aluminum, stainless steel, magnesium, copper, and honeycomb


• Rivet, bolt, drill, and fasten to critical tolerances and strength standards


• Use precision measuring tools including calipers, protractors, dial gauges, and sine bars

What we're looking for

• 4+ years of aircraft sheet metal or structures experience (Aircraft Mechanic II level)


• Military fixed-wing or heavy structures background preferred (Navy AM, USMC structures, or civilian equivalent)


• Active Secret clearance, or eligibility to obtain one


• U.S. citizenship


• High school diploma or equivalent


• Ability to pass a hands-on skills certification exam


• A&P license is a plus but not required

Good to know

• Permanent, direct-hire position


• Up to 25% travel may be required


• Drug-free workplace; pre-employment and post-offer testing required

Separating from the military or looking for your next step in aviation structures? Message me or comment below, and share this with anyone who might be a fit.