- Contract to hire opportunity
- $40 hourly (paid weekly)
- Split per diem available for those who qualify
- Personal Tools/Box REQUIRED
- Shadowed/Engraved/Inventoried
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking experienced Sheet Metal Mechanics to support the Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) program—an advanced aircraft conversion effort transforming Boeing 747-8i platforms into secure, EMP-hardened airborne command centers for the U.S. Air Force. This role involves heavy structural modifications, fabrication, and installation of complex assemblies on large wide-body aircraft, contributing directly to one of the most mission-critical aviation efforts in modern military history.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform structural modifications and heavy maintenance on wide-body aircraft (Boeing 747-8i).
- Interpret and work from engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals.
- Execute riveting, drilling, layout, fitting, forming, and trimming of aircraft structural components.
- Fabricate, repair, and install sheet metal assemblies in accordance with OEM and military specifications.
- Work closely with engineers and program leads to complete precise and secure installations.
- Ensure FOD control, safety compliance, and adherence to all program quality standards.