Job Title: Sheet Metal Mechanic

Job Description

• The candidate will focus on panel removal and installation, as well as other structural needs related to GoGo and Starlink installations regionally. While primarily working in the back shop, the candidate may also engage hands-on with various airframes they are supporting. The role involves removing and installing antennas and handling minor rework tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Measure dimensions, contours, trim lines, angles, radii, and coordination of parts for conformance to blueprints and specifications using precision measuring equipment.
• Fabricate fixtures, brackets, housings, and related parts from sheet metal, stainless steel, and composites according to technical reference materials.
• Fabricate and assemble tubing components and cable assemblies following blueprints and specifications.
• Fabricate and install parts, assemblies, and antenna doublers in specified aircraft locations in pressurized and non-pressurized aircraft.
• Design parts to be fabricated or welded, including assembly sketches, hardware, and installation specifications in accordance with FAA specifications and regulations.
• Complete required paperwork for work orders and properly document all removal and installation of aircraft parts and accessories.
• Use appropriate corrosion control processes upon completion of parts and fixtures before installation in aircraft.
• Provide on-the-job training to less experienced technicians to ensure technical development and accurate work.
• Disassemble and reassemble aircraft interior, instrument panels, and avionics equipment bays prior to and/or following the installation of aircraft systems.
• Maintain current industry, equipment, and FAA knowledge by attending factory classes, on-the-job training, and by researching and reading technical documents.
• Be available to work all department alternate shifts as needed and accomplish road trips within the United States and other countries as needed.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of sheet metal experience, ideally on corporate aircraft.
• Experience with Hawker, Challenger, Falcon, Gulfstream aircraft preferred.
• Career military experience is a potential fit.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to travel 25-50 of the time.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Outstanding troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to design and designate correct fasteners using fastener codes for each installation.
• Knowledge of FAA specifications and regulations.

Why Work Here?

• The position offers the opportunity to travel to other regional stations and provides overtime possibilities. There is potential for a long-term opportunity if the employee is the right cultural fit.

Work Environment

• Candidates will have tasks assigned to them daily, working from 7:30 AM to 4 PM, Monday to Friday, with overtime as needed. The role involves traveling to other regional stations to support additional projects and working fairly independently in back shops or hangers.

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This is a Contract position based out of Chesterfield, MO.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Chesterfield,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

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.