Aircraft Mechanic I (Sheetmetal)

Overview

The Aircraft Sheetmetal Mechanic I maintenance fabricates, installs and maintains in good repair the sheet-metal equipment and fixtures of an establishment. Work involves most of the following:

• Planning and laying out all types of sheet-metal maintenance work from blueprints, models, or other specifications.
• Setting up and operating all available types of sheet-metal working machines.
• Using a variety of hand tools in cutting, bending, forming, shaping, fitting, assembling, and installing sheet-metal articles as required.

Responsibilities

• Read and analyze work requests and applicable specifications or similar work data.
• Develop and draw working sketches showing view, section, or profile.
• Manufacture and fabricate aircraft sheet metal parts, panels, doors, etc., from various serviced aircraft.
• Determine type and extent of repair or replacement required, type of material and repair methods to use.
• Lay out, cut, form, join, assemble and install items.
• Develop parts and templates from prints, drawings, or original parts to produce repair parts that are not readily available.
• Use developed patterns/layouts, prefabricated templates or old part as a sample to cut out parts.
• Form metal using cornice brake, punch press, drill press, and similar metal forming tools.
• Finish and smooth edges of metal sheet after cutting and assemble component sheet metal pieces with rivets, screws, nuts, and bolts.
• Apply necessary protective compounds, special insulating protective tape, and fiberglass resins.
• Independently lay out templates, transcribe information from templates, and manufacture double contour parts.
• Assemble and fasten fabricated parts by installing bolts, rivets, screws and/or seaming.
• Ensure finished aircraft parts meet quality standards for soundness, strength, and appearance.
• Work inside fuel tanks or other confined spaces as required.
• Follow all safety procedures, including using appropriate personal protective equipment.

Minimum Requirements

• Valid up-to-date A&P license.
• If no A&P license, must have three (3) years aviation maintenance experience, two (2) years rotary wing aircraft experience, and two (2) years on the assigned MDS (Sheetmetal).
• All experience must be within the six (6) most recent years.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for a facility credentials/authorization at the work location.
• Tools are Required; must possess own shadowed/etched tools & toolbox.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of actual and recent experience in the repair, modification, maintenance, and overhaul of aircraft.

Knowledge & Skills

• Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures, and replacement of parts.
• Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair.
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory and knowledge of aircraft unique tools.
• Working knowledge of technical publications and Logistics Information Systems.
• Able to prioritize workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
• Participate in maintenance test flights and operation checks as required.
• Possess the level of experience to inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance.
• Occasionally lead teams through complex aircraft relevant tasks and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp, or handle objects.
• May be required to lift heavy objects whose weight may exceed 50 pounds.
• Must be able to type using a standard keyboard.
• Will handle dirty parts and lubricants.
• Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must pass a Respirator Physical and Fit Test qualification.
• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, etc.
• Must be able to lift/push/pull a minimum of 50 pounds.
• May work in maintenance shop or outside.
• Must be able to work in a drafty, noisy, and dirty environment.
• May be exposed to extreme noise and electrical shock hazards.
• May work in austere environments and all-weather conditions.

Compensation Details

$37.83

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

11/04/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability.