• Sheet Metal Mechanic

    Aerotek (Newport News, VA)


    Aircraft Structure Mechanic

    Job Description

    The Structures Mechanic will perform fabrication, installation, and modifications on Gulfstream (G4) aircrafts for the US Navy.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + 4+ years of aircraft structures/sheet metal experience in MRO/modification environment

    + Must be eligible for clearance

    + Flexibility to work any shift

    + Must provide own tools (shadow requirements)

    + Must be able to read blueprints/drawings

    + There is a sheet metal test on the first day. Industry standard. (Install and remove fasteners, must have tools to perform the test)

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join an industry leader in Design, Engineering, Certification, and Aerospace Services. We design and engineer solutions for a variety of aviation, aerospace, and commercial clients. We continually develop and apply innovative methods, techniques, and technology to meet our clients' ultra-critical, time-challenging, cost-sensitive, superior-reliability requirements. We serve all Federal branches of the US Government, commercial customers, and foreign aerospace defense companies.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Hangar environment. Two shifts available: 6:00 AM-4:00 PM OR 3:00 PM-1:00 AM. Must be comfortable with working overtime, expected to work at least 50 hours a week. Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday. 5 /10 hour shifts.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Newport News, Virginia.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $52.00/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 Newport News,VA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 27, 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 meets 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.