Structures Mechanic

Veterans Alliance, LLC

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  Meridianville, Alabama
  
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CONTRACTOR

Updated 09/03/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Aircraft Structures Mechanic (Rotary Wing / Sheet Metal & Structural Repair)

We are seeking experienced aviation structures professionals to join a growing defense aviation team in Northern Alabama. This role supports structural repair, modification, fabrication, and maintenance on rotary wing aircraft, including AH-64 Apache platforms and other military helicopter systems. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering competitive compensation, stability, and long-term career growth within a mission-driven aviation environment.

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Rate:

Up to $42.00/hour (DOE)

• Contract-to-Hire Opportunity
  
• Competitive weekly compensation structure
  
• Opportunity for conversion to full-time employment
  
• Standard contractor benefit eligibility (varies by assignment)
  Work Schedule
  
• 4/10 Schedule
  
• Full-Time, On-site position in Northern Alabama
  Key Responsibilities
  
• Perform sheet metal fabrication, structural repair, assembly, and modification on rotary wing aircraft, including Boeing AH-64 Apache and similar platforms
  
• Repair and replace aircraft structural components using approved technical data and repair manuals
  
• Drill, rivet, form, and fit structural assemblies to specification
  
• Conduct damage assessment and structural restoration on airframe components
  
• Ensure all work complies with military maintenance standards and safety requirements
  
• Accurately document all maintenance and repair actions
  
• Support aircraft readiness and mission capability goals
  
• Work collaboratively with maintenance, QA, and production teams to meet deadlines
  Qualifications
  
• Minimum 3-5+ years of aircraft structures, sheet metal, or structural repair experience required
  
• Rotary wing experience strongly preferred
  
• Experience on AH-64 or other military helicopter platforms highly desired
  
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
  
• Experience with aircraft sheet metal techniques (riveting, drilling, fitting, forming)
  
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality standards
  
• Ability to work independently and within a structured team environment
  
• Physically able to perform structural work in hangar and field environments
  Preferred Qualifications
  
• Prior experience in military or defense aviation maintenance environments
  
• Depot-level or field-level structural repair experience
  
• Experience supporting Apache or similar U.S. Army rotary wing platforms
  
• Familiarity with high-tempo maintenance or production environments
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