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Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic

Tyndall Afb, FL 32403

Posted: 09/22/2026 Industry: Defense Job Number: Nkg5QmRTalF2SjBvWkh3Y1U1djlBZz09 Pay Rate: 35.69 Hourly USD Job Code: JPC - 17628

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic
LOCATION: Tyndall AFB, FL
PAY RATE: $35.69/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

  • Job Type: Contract (4 months with potential for extension)

  • Clearance: Active Secret Security Clearance required to start.

  • Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

  • Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

  • Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

  • Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

  • Shift: 5/40-1st Shift

Qualifying Questions:

  • Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

  • Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

  • Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

  • Reads and interprets aircraft engineering drawings, technical manuals, structure repair manuals, understanding symbols, flags, and general notes.

  • Identifies aircraft locations by station, butt-line, and waterline as shown on engineering documentation and technical orders.

  • Works with precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, tape measures, and standard scales.

  • Utilizes tools including drills, angle motors, shears, drill press, and pneumatic riveter.

  • Fabricates detail parts such as shims, splices, gussets, angles, brackets, doublers, stiffeners, and patches.

  • Bonds aircraft parts, assemblies, and materials on complete and incomplete aircraft where methods and operational sequences are not established.

  • Sets up and operates various types of material testers and mixers for bonding operations.

  • Performs assembly operations including trimming, filing, drilling, riveting, reforming, and fitting of parts and details.

  • Removes burrs and other surface imperfections as required and fabricates shims, brackets, and plates.

  • Records data and procedural information for future use and improvises shop aids to facilitate fabrication, application, or assembly operations.

Requirements:

  • Active Secret Security Clearance required to start.

  • Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

  • Ability to read and interpret aircraft engineering drawings, technical manuals, and structure repair manuals.

  • Experience fabricating detail parts including shims, splices, gussets, angles, brackets, doublers, stiffeners, and patches.

  • Experience with precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, tape measures, and standard scales.

  • Experience using drills, angle motors, shears, drill press, and pneumatic riveter.

  • Experience bonding aircraft parts, assemblies, and materials.

  • Experience with assembly operations including trimming, filing, drilling, riveting, reforming, and fitting.

  • Experience setting up and operating material testers and mixers.

  • Ability to utilize full face respirator, Tyvek suits, and gloves for LO restore and modification work.

  • Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner maintaining a clean, FOD-free work area.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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Meet Your Recruiter

Diego Villegas

Diego Villegas is a Senior Technical Recruiter and Account Manager specializing in Aerospace Maintenance and Inspection. He works closely with both clients and candidates to understand their needs and connect skilled aerospace professionals with the right opportunities.

Fluent in both English and Spanish, Diego is able to build strong relationships with professionals across the diverse aerospace community.

With his industry knowledge and recruiting experience, Diego helps clients find the specialized talent they need while supporting candidates throughout the hiring process and helping them take the next step in their careers.

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