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Nickerson Talent Solutions

Aircraft Structures Mechanic (Sheet Metal)

Pay: $31–$45/hr

Posted: 5 days ago

Location: Birmingham, AL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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What they do

An Aircraft or A & P Mechanic maintains and repairs different types of aircraft such as planes, jets or helicopters. Provides scheduled maintenance and inspections. May specialize in working on the frame, engine, electrical systems or other parts of an aircraft, or specialize in certain types of aircraft.

$75,832 / year median in Alabama

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Aircraft Structures Mechanic (Sheet Metal) Nickerson Talent Solutions • Birmingham, Alabama •

PERMANENT

$31•45/hr Updated 08/26/2026 Job Description Overview $31•45/hr Job Summary Aircraft Sheet Metal / Structures Mechanic

I II III

Depot Maintenance | Military & Commercial Aircraft

Job Location:

Birmingham, AL

Competitive Pay:

$31•45/hr + Full Benefits + Full-Time Opportunity + Career Growth Join a growing aviation maintenance team performing depot-level structural repairs on fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. We're looking for experienced Aircraft Structures Mechanics, Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanics, and Airframe Technicians with military or commercial aircraft maintenance experience. Responsibilities Perform aircraft structural and sheet metal repairs. Repair and replace damaged structural components. Drill, ream, rivet, cut, bend, and fabricate aircraft parts. Install close-tolerance, high-strength fasteners. Repair metal, composite, fiberglass, and honeycomb structures. Read engineering drawings and technical manuals. Complete maintenance documentation. Follow FOD, tool control, QA, and safety procedures. Qualifications Mechanic I 2+ years of aircraft structural or sheet metal experience Mechanic II 5+ years of aircraft structural maintenance Depot maintenance experience preferred Mechanic III 12+ years of aircraft structural maintenance 5+ years of depot-level maintenance Apply today if you have experience as an Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic, Aircraft Structures Mechanic, Airframe Mechanic, or Aircraft Structural Repair Technician. Requirements Preferred Qualifications Military aircraft experience

USAF AFSC

2A753 or 2A773 FAA Airframe or A&P Certification DoD maintenance experience Composite repair experience Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated without explicit consent of JSfirm, LLC.