Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic

Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic Long Term Contract Opportunity

Location: Georgetown, Delaware

Job Type: 1+ Year Contract (Potential for Permanent Placement)

Shifts: MondayFriday, 1st Shift (7:00 AM3:30 PM) or 2nd Shift (3:00 PM11:30 PM)

Environment: Hangar and outdoor work areas

Overview

We are seeking experienced Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanics to join our team in customizing brand-new Boeing 737 BBJs and Airbus A220 ACJs directly from the factory. This is a unique opportunity to work on high-end aircraft in a Part 145 Repair Station, contributing to structural modifications and installations for corporate and commercial jets.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform sheet metal assembly, structural installations, and aircraft modifications.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Collaborate with team members to meet project deadlines.
• Maintain and inventory personal tools, ensuring proper identification.
• Follow all safety procedures and quality standards throughout the work process.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in aircraft sheet metal or structural work.
• Strong proficiency in sheet metal assembly, installation, and modification.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Experience working on Boeing and Airbus aircraft is highly preferred.
• Willingness to work 5+ hours of overtime per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with commercial aircraft, regional jets, helicopters, or corporate jets.
• Skilled in using hand and power tools.
• Flexibility to work on either 1st or 2nd shift.

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge aircraft in a dynamic and specialized environment.
• Gain valuable experience with both corporate and commercial jets.
• Enjoy consistent overtime opportunities.
• Long-term contract with potential for permanent placement.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Georgetown,DE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.