SkyBridge Aviation LLC — Houston, Pennsylvania
Estimated salary for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025): $62,630–$99,130 per year, median $79,870. The employer did not provide a pay range for this listing.
POSITION / OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW • We are seeking an experienced Senior Sheet Metal Mechanic to support an FAA-certified repair station specializing in turboprop and light/mid-size business jet aircraft.
• This individual will serve as a technical leader performing structural repairs, sheet metal fabrication, component replacement, and aircraft modifications while maintaining the highest standards of workmanship and FAA compliance.
• The ideal candidate has extensive experience repairing aircraft structural damage, fabricating replacement parts, interpreting engineering drawings, and completing repairs independently while mentoring less experienced technicians.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Perform complex structural repairs and sheet metal modifications on turboprop and business jet aircraft.
• Repair and replace damaged aircraft skins, stringers, ribs, spars, doublers, frames, and structural components.
• Fabricate sheet metal parts, brackets, doublers, and repair components using approved engineering data.
• Layout, drill, deburr, countersink, fit, and install structural repairs and modifications.
• Install solid and blind rivets, CherryMAX fasteners, Hi-Loks, and structural hardware.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, SRMs, maintenance manuals, blueprints, and repair instructions.
• Perform corrosion removal, blending, and structural repairs in accordance with FAA and OEM requirements.
• Remove and reinstall aircraft panels, fairings, flight controls, and interior components as required.
• Inspect completed repairs to ensure structural integrity and compliance with engineering specifications.
• Collaborate with A&P Mechanics, Avionics Technicians, Interior Teams, and Quality Inspectors during maintenance events.
• Complete work orders, repair documentation, and logbook entries accurately in accordance with FAA regulations.
• Mentor junior sheet metal technicians while maintaining the highest standards of workmanship.
• Communicate project status and technical issues with Leads, Supervisors, and Quality personnel.
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