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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