Air Combat Command

SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT) (PAINTER)

Location

Offutt AFB, NE

Wage

$65,323 – $76,217/yr

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Posted on April 17, 2026

Job Description

Overview

The primary purpose of this position is to plan, lay out, fabricate, modify, repair, assemble, and install complex aircraft sheet metal parts, items, and assemblies, as well as perform the full range of painting tasks including surface preparation and coating of various surfaces.

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.
  • Prepares various surfaces of interior and exterior aircraft sheet metal structures.
  • Uses and maintains tools.
  • Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.