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AAR

Aircraft Sheet Metal Alternate Lead

Oklahoma City, OK

$24.50 - $31.75/hr

Aircraft Sheet Metal Alternate Lead Location: United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City-Oklahoma City - Aircraft Services Job Number: 16436 AAR is the place of choice to build an inspiring career. Monitor ...

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

$27.68/hr

Assisting senior sheet metal artisans in removing, installing, and repairing aircraft sheet metal components, including fuselage panels, tail sections, wings, and doors; * Learning how to use hand ...

AAR

Aircraft Sheet Metal Lead

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$24.50 - $31.75/hr

Aircraft Sheet Metal Lead Location: United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City-Oklahoma City - Aircraft Services Job Number: 16437 AAR is the place of choice to build an inspiring career. Provide ...

US Department of the Navy

$27.68/hr

Assisting senior sheet metal artisans in removing, installing, and repairing aircraft sheet metal components, including fuselage panels, tail sections, wings, and doors; * Learning how to use hand ...

LSI

AIRCRAFT SHEET METAL MECH II

Jacksonville, FL

$24.25 - $31.50/hr

General Summary The Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic II repairs, fabricates, modifies, and installs sheet metal parts, items, and assemblies. Sheet metal mechanic work requires knowledge of the physical ...

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How much do entry level aircraft sheet metal jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level aircraft sheet metal in the United States is $29.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.24 and $32.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Entry Level Aircraft Sheet Metal position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Entry Level Aircraft Sheet Metal worker, you need a solid understanding of basic metal fabrication, blueprint reading, and hand and power tool operation, usually supported by a high school diploma or vocational training. Experience with rivet guns, sheet metal brakes, and industry-specific safety protocols such as FAA regulations is often required. Attention to detail, manual dexterity, problem-solving, and the ability to work collaboratively are important soft skills in this field. These skills are crucial to ensure precision, safety, and reliability in aircraft assembly and repairs.

What does a typical day look like for an Entry Level Aircraft Sheet Metal worker?

A typical day for an Entry Level Aircraft Sheet Metal worker involves interpreting blueprints or drawings, measuring and cutting sheet metal, drilling holes, and assembling or repairing structural components on aircraft. You will work closely with experienced technicians and supervisors, and often collaborate with other trades such as electricians or avionics teams. The pace can be steady, with strict adherence to safety standards and quality checks at each stage of work. Over time, you may be given more complex tasks and opportunities to learn advanced techniques as you gain experience.

What is an Entry Level Aircraft Sheet Metal job?

An Entry Level Aircraft Sheet Metal job involves working with thin metal sheets to manufacture, repair, and assemble aircraft components. Responsibilities include cutting, shaping, drilling, and installing metal parts following blueprints and technical drawings. Workers use hand and power tools such as drills, rivet guns, and sheet metal brakes. This role typically requires basic mechanical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow safety regulations. Training is often provided on the job, but some positions may require technical schooling or prior experience in metalwork.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Aircraft Sheet Metal job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 94% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,427 per year, or $29.1 per hour.

Sheet Metal Mechanic

The Copper River Family of Companies

Warner Robins, GA

$22 - $27.25/hr

Other

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

COHO Consulting Group is seeking a Sheet Metal Mechanic to join our team in support of a contract at Robins AFB in Warner Robins, GA.  This is a mixed position performing the duties of a sheet metal mechanic and aircraft mechanic. The candidate in this position is required to perform several unrelated aircraft overhaul functions for assigned aircraft. 

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

  • Develop patterns and lay out, cut, form, join, assemble, and install metal parts, items, and assemblies
  • Plan and lay out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, and work orders in manufacturing aircraft sheet metal structures that have combined straight and curved edges, and irregular angles, planes, and curves
  • Evaluate structural damage to aircraft sheet metal systems or items to be manufactured, repaired, or modified, and examine aircraft sheet metal structures to locate cracks, breaks, holes, bulges, dents, and loose or missing rivets
  • Determine the type and extent of repairs needed to restore original strength to components such as frames, stringers, bulkheads, spars, ribs, and stiffeners

Requirements: 

  • Education:
    • High School Diploma or equivalent
    • Airframe Certificate
  • Required Knowledge/Experience:
    • 1-3 years civilian or military aircraft sheet metal experience
    • Prior experience planning, laying out work in manufacturing aircraft sheet metal parts and components that have combined straight and curved edges, and irregular angles, planes, and curves.
    • Proven experience using hand and power tools such as hammers, chisels, hand snips, band and circle saws, squaring shears, seamers, bar folders, brakes, and stakes, and operating complex hand and power machines such as slip roll forming machines, box and pan brakes, rotary machines with extra forming rolls, crimpers and beading machines, and soldering and welding equipment.
    • Knowledge of the characteristics and properties of metals used in the trade such as stainless steel, magnesium, and alloys, and of advanced shop mathematics and principles of radial-line development combined with parallel-line development to calculate and scribe patterns involving combined straight and curved edges or irregular curves, angles, and planes.
    • Knowledge of the makeup, operation, installation, and adjustment of a variety of major interrelated and/or integrated aircraft systems, subsystems, and assemblies such as fuel and hydraulic systems, flight control systems, instrumentation systems, engines, landing gear assemblies, airframe, and control surfaces.
    • Using complicated measuring instruments such as protractors, calipers, snap ring, height, depth, dial, and screw pitch gauges, and other hand measurement devices to measure plans and projects.
    • Ability to examine aircraft sheet metal structures to locate cracks, breaks, holes, bulges, dents, and loose or missing rivets and determine the type and extent of repairs needed to restore original strength, and to make repairs by manufacturing and installing new parts and reinforcing, patching, and replacing defective parts.

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