Job Title: Aviation Sheet Metal Mechanic

**Direct Placement in Gilbert AZ**

Job Description

Perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul of aircraft structural components in a Part 145/MRO environment. This role focuses on sheet metal repairs, structural work, and landing gear assemblies while ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and reassemble aircraft structural components
• Perform sheet metal work including patching, riveting, and fabrication
• Support landing gear disassembly, inspection, repair, and rebuild
• Interpret maintenance manuals, blueprints, and schematics
• Install and replace defective or worn components
• Document all maintenance, inspections, and repairs accurately
• Use tools and testing equipment to ensure proper function and compliance
• Follow FAA, OSHA, and company safety/regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with team members to meet production deadlines

Essential Skills

• 3+ years (Level II: 3–5 years / Level III: 5+ years) in aviation sheet metal/structures
• MRO or Part 145 repair station experience required
• Strong sheet metal repair and structural fabrication skills
• Experience with commercial aircraft (Boeing, Airbus, or similar)
• Landing gear experience preferred
• Ability to read technical manuals and troubleshoot structural issues
• Proficiency in basic computer systems for documentation
• Ability to pass FAA drug test and compliance check

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with aircraft modification and repair station processes.
• History in aircraft sheet metal fabrication and structural assembly.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting techniques specific to airframe and structural systems.
• Comfort working with a variety of aviation platforms and configurations.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with supervisors, inspectors, and team members.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support multiple projects in a fast-paced MRO environment.
• Interest in long-term employment with potential for contract-to-hire conversion based on performance and attitude.

Why Work Here?

Competitive, comprehensive benefits including 100 employer-paid base medical, dental, and vision options, plus HSA contributions. Employees also receive company-paid disability and life insurance, a 401(k) with matching and profit sharing, and PTO starting on day one. The company promotes long-term stability, strong work-life balance, and growth opportunities.

Work Environment

Air-conditioned MRO/back shop setting (not line maintenance) on a Monday–Friday, first-shift schedule (~7 AM–4:30 PM), with overtime as needed. Hands-on role working with aircraft structures, sheet metal, and landing gear using standard tools and technical documentation. Strong focus on safety, compliance, and teamwork in a professional shop environment.

This is a Permanent position based out of Gilbert, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $64480.00 - $91520.00/yr.

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 Gilbert,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.