Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide

Overview

The primary purpose of the Sheet Metal Mechanic (Aircraft) position is to plan, lay out, fabricate, modify, repair, assemble, and install complex aircraft sheet metal parts and assemblies. This role involves working with both straight and curved edges, as well as irregular curves and planes.

Responsibilities

• Plans and lays out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, and work orders.
• Examines aircraft sheet metal structures to locate cracks, breaks, holes, bulges, dents, and loose or missing rivets.
• Determines the type and extent of repairs needed to restore original strength to components.
• Uses and maintains basic hand and power tools and operates complex hand and power machines.
• Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations.