Sheet Metal Mechanic

SkyBridge Aviation LLC — Lafayette, Louisiana

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.

We are seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Mechanic with 5+ years of experience performing repairs, installations, and modifications to Helicopters. 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! Job Responsibilities: • Will be working on a variety of Helicopters consisting of S-92’s, Bell 407’s, EC-135’s, etc.

• Perform structural repairs, modifications, and fabrications

• Drilling, riveting, bucking, countersinking, reaming, installation of fasteners.

• Inspect and evaluate helicopter fuselage, tail boom, and cowling structures for cracks, corrosion, and separation

• 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.

• Hourly pay based on experience

• Per diem split to those that qualify

• M-F 8’s Day shift

• Contract/Contract To Hire

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