Job Title: Sheet Metal Mechanic (Airframe or A&P License)
Location: Hagerstown, MD
Type of Position: 3 month contract to direct hire
Pay: $30-$42/hr Based on Experience
Shift: Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm
Job Description
This role performs complex sheet metal fabrication, modification, and installation work on a variety of aircraft, including King Air, Caravan, and Challenger platforms, in support of ISR integrations. You will build and install structural components and racks, interpret and work from engineering drawings, collaborate closely with engineers, and support antenna and kit installations. The position includes occasional CONUS and OCONUS travel to support mission needs.
Responsibilities
Perform sheet metal fabrication, modification, and installation on a variety of aircraft, including King Air, Caravan, and Challenger models.
Execute depot-level sheet metal work, including structural repairs, alterations, and reinforcements in accordance with engineering specifications and aviation standards.
Build and install racks and related structural assemblies to support ISR integrations and associated systems.
Read, interpret, and work from engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation to complete fabrication and installation tasks accurately.
Partner closely with the engineering team to review designs, provide practical input, and help refine solutions for aircraft modifications.
Install antennas and associated structural supports in accordance with engineering requirements and applicable regulations.
Prepare and assemble installation kits, ensuring all required parts, hardware, and materials are organized and ready for use.
Inspect completed work to verify structural integrity, fit, finish, and compliance with technical specifications and quality standards.
Use appropriate sheet metal tools, equipment, and techniques to cut, form, drill, fasten, and finish metal components safely and efficiently.
Adapt to a variety of projects so that daily work remains diverse, including rack building, structural modification, and collaborative design work with engineering.
Essential Skills
Active secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
Current Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license. (Airframe at minimum)
5-10+ years of hands-on sheet metal experience in an aviation environment.
Proven experience in sheet metal fabrication and modification for aircraft structures.
Demonstrated skill in sheet metal installation, including depot-level structural work.
Willingness and ability to travel 10%-15% of the time, including CONUS and OCONUS assignments, typically 10-14 days on the road per trip.
Valid U.S. passport to support domestic and international travel requirements.
Additional Preferred Skills & Qualifications
Experience supporting ISR integrations or similar specialized aircraft modification programs.
Background working in small, highly collaborative maintenance or modification teams.
Comfort providing feedback to engineering teams and contributing to design improvements.
Strong attention to detail and quality-focused mindset for structural and installation work.
Why Work Here?
You join a team that values long-term relationships, with a strong retention rate and a culture where people often want to return. The organization offers a supportive, family-oriented environment with flexibility and a genuine focus on taking care of employees through comprehensive benefits. Work stays engaging and varied rather than monotonous, giving you opportunities to break up your day with different @types of projects. You have a real voice in the operation, partnering directly with engineering and having meaningful input into designs and decisions. Occasional OCONUS travel offers unique experiences and the opportunity to earn additional income while supporting interesting missions.
Work Environment
You work in a hangar environment focused on aircraft modification and integration projects. The core team includes approximately three sheet metal mechanics, fostering close collaboration and strong communication. Overtime may be required as mission needs dictate, but leadership strives to limit overtime and offers schedule flexibility when possible. Travel typically consists of 10-14 days on the road per trip, with an overall travel commitment of about 10%-15% annually, and responsibilities are shared fairly across the structural mechanics team.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hagerstown, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $45.00/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 Hagerstown,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.
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.
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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.
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