Job Description

The Airframe Sheet Metal Mechanic is responsible for the installation of aircraft sheet metal and structural components, ensuring adherence to approved methods, techniques, and practices. This role supports the repair and service of blade and missile system parts for domestic and foreign customers.

Responsibilities

• Interface with crew lead and other technicians as required.
• Install sheet metal and structures from instructions and drawings.
• Install sheet metal and structures to meet customer needs.
• Perform regular Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walks.
• Conduct continuity and power checks.
• Operate ground support equipment such as power carts, tugs, and forklifts.
• Remove, inspect, repair, and reinstall aircraft parts and systems.

• 7+ years of continuous structures/sheet metal experience in an aircraft mechanical specialty on any fixed-wing or rotary aircraft.
• 1+ years of CV or V-22 experience or one year of documented recent experience on the CV, V-22, or CMV-22 within the past three years.
• Extensive working knowledge using technical publications, bulletins, diagrams, ground support equipment, and precision tools in accordance with the Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM).
• Active secret clearance.

• Prior APU and Blade Fold Wing Stow qualification.
• Aircraft tow qualification.
• Refuel/defuel qualification.
• Experience with tugs, forklifts, and cranes.

Enjoy working within a dynamic and supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development. This position offers a pathway to union membership after six months, providing stability and career advancement.

Work Environment

The work environment is based at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico. Employees will work with ground support equipment and are expected to adhere to military standards and procedures.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico.

The pay range for this position is $45.01 - $45.01/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cannon Air Force Base,NM.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 2025.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.