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VP Aviation Technical Services

Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic

Pay: $62,400/yr

Posted: 07/14/2026

Location: Lake City, FL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/7/2026

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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.

$72,000 / year median in Florida

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Aircraft Structures Mechanic Location:

Lake City, FL Pay:

$1,200 per week at 40 hours (not including overtime). For exact pay rates including per diem (if qualified), please apply and a VP Aviation recruiter will contact you directly. VP Aviation Technical Services is hiring experienced Aircraft Structures Mechanics for a contract opportunity performing heavy maintenance on commercial aircraft in an MRO environment in Lake City, Florida. Job Duties Fabricate, repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structural components. Perform structural repairs in accordance with approved maintenance procedures. Read and interpret maintenance manuals, blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical documents. Use aircraft maintenance tools, gauges, and measuring equipment. Document all work performed accurately. Follow company quality and safety procedures. Requirements 2-3 years of recent commercial aircraft structures experience. Previous heavy maintenance or MRO experience preferred. Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals and engineering drawings. Must have own tools. Must have reliable transportation. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Why VP Aviation? Competitive pay Overtime available Long-term contract opportunity Commercial aircraft heavy maintenance Excellent work environment VP Aviation Technical Services supports MROs, airlines, OEMs, and business aviation operators across the United States through Aviation Staffing and Mobile Response Teams. We connect experienced aircraft maintenance professionals with rewarding contract and direct hire opportunities nationwide. Apply today and a VP Aviation recruiter will contact you with complete job details.

Pay:

From $1,200.00 per week

Benefits:

Health insurance

Experience:

Aircraft maintenance: 2 years (Required)

Aircraft Sheet Metal:

2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person