Sheet Metal Mechanic @ Aerotek

Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic

Location: Western Pennsylvania (Greater Pittsburgh Area)Pay Rate: $30.00 - $45.00/hr (Based on Experience)Employment Type: Contract-to-HireOpen to candidates with any fixed-wing or rotary-wing airframe experience.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic to support aircraft maintenance, structural repairs, and modification projects. This role involves fabricating, repairing, and installing sheet metal and composite components based on technical drawings, maintenance manuals, and engineering specifications. Candidates with helicopter or fixed-wing experience are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft structural repairs and sheet metal fabrication in accordance with approved maintenance manuals and engineering drawings.
• Read and interpret blueprints, aircraft schematics, installation instructions, and maintenance documentation.
• Fabricate, assemble, and repair sheet metal and composite aircraft components.
• Remove and reinstall aircraft panels, fairings, and structural assemblies during maintenance and modification projects.
• Install aircraft modification kits and complete upgrades per technical specifications.
• Inspect components for airworthiness and serviceability, ensuring proper documentation and tagging of repaired parts.
• Repair damaged aircraft structures using sheet metal and composite materials.
• Work closely with maintenance, avionics, and production teams to complete projects efficiently.
• Support occasional travel assignments as needed.
• Perform maintenance and modification work on Bell and Airbus helicopter platforms.

Required Skills & Experience

• Aircraft sheet metal fabrication and structural repair experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, maintenance manuals, and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of aircraft structures, systems, and maintenance practices.
• Experience working with composite materials and repair techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Dependable work ethic and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of aircraft sheet metal experience preferred.
• Previous experience with Bell or Airbus helicopters is advantageous.
• Composite repair experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with aircraft modification, upgrade, or completion projects.

Why Join Our Team?

This company offers an outstanding benefits package and long-term career growth opportunities, including:

• Company-paid coverage for 85% of medical insurance premiums
• 100% employer-paid vision and dental coverage
• Short-term disability insurance
• $50,000 life insurance policy
• 401(k) with a 75% company match on contributions up to $7,000
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Quarterly catered lunches, cookouts, and employee appreciation events

Work Environment

Join a specialized aviation maintenance organization operating from a large hangar facility with approximately 45 employees. The team focuses on helicopter maintenance, refurbishment, and modification projects, including Air Medical, Law Enforcement, VIP/Corporate interior installations, avionics upgrades, and mission-specific aircraft conversions. This is a hands-on environment where technicians work closely together on high-visibility projects that directly impact aircraft performance and mission readiness.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mount Pleasant, PA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $28.00 - $45.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Mount Pleasant,PA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.