SkyBridge Aviation LLC — Fort Worth, Texas
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.
LOCATION & DETAILS • Fort Worth, TX
• 6-Month Contract-to-Hire / Open-Ended Contract
• Split per diem available to those who qualify
• Monday – Friday • 7:00am – 3:00pm
• Personal basic tools/box required
• No relocation provided
HELICOPTERS SERVICED • Airbus Helicopters
• Leonardo (AgustaWestland)
• MD Helicopters
• Sikorsky
• Bell
POSITION OVERVIEW We are seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Mechanic with 3+ years of experience performing repairs, installations, and modifications to aircraft. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication and repair, with a focus on safety and precision, and prior helicopter experience. Join our team and work on cutting-edge aviation projects in a dynamic and rewarding environment!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Comply with all safety regulations and procedures while performing work.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, manuals, and specifications to determine layout requirements.
• Mark outlines or patterns on materials using measuring instruments and scribes.
• Set up and operate fabricating machines (shears, brakes, presses, forming rolls, punch and drill presses) to cut, bend, block, form, punch, drill, or shape parts to specifications.
• Operate soldering equipment to join sheet metal parts.
• Smooth edges and surfaces of grooves or joints using hand tools, power tools, files, or chemicals.
• Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications and tolerances using precision measuring instruments.
• Diagnose and repair structural discrepancies as needed.
• Install structural components such as bulkheads, formers, stringers, ribs, frames, and other components.
• Install insulation materials (fiberglass, polyurethane) using hand or power tools.
• Repair dents, cracks, and damage to the aircraft skin using appropriate hand tools.
• Repair holes in aircraft skins with patch materials like aluminum, composites, fiberglass, or synthetic resin materials.
• Install, repair, and replace aircraft skins, structural components, and interior furnishings (insulation, carpeting, vinyl flooring, seats, paneling, soundproofing materials, paint).
• Keep detailed records of all repairs and work performed on aircraft in compliance with repair station guidelines.
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