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Structures Mechanic Veterans Alliance, LLC

• Meridianville, Alabama

PERMANENT

Updated 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.