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Structures Mechanic

Pay: $42/hr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Meridianville, AL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Sheet Metal Fabricator or Mechanic fabricates and installs parts or products made with thin sheet metal, such as heating and air-conditioning ducts used in construction or parts used in aircraft manufacturing.

$64,348 / year median in Alabama

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Job Description

Structures Mechanic Veterans Alliance, LLC

Meridianville, Alabama

PERMANENT

Posted 08/2026 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 Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated without explicit consent of JSfirm, LLC.