Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician

GAL AeroStaff Ltd. is an aerospace staffing is a company specializing in temporary and permanent staffing for general and technical positions the aviation and aerospace industry.

In keeping with this goal, each benefit program has been carefully devised. These benefits include time-off benefits, such as vacations and holidays, and insurance and other plan benefits. We are constantly studying and evaluating our benefits programs and policies to better meet present and future requirements.

Sheet Metal Mechanic — Slate Aviation

Slate Aviation is seeking experienced Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanics to support heavy maintenance, modification, and structural repair programs at our Macon, GA facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in close-tolerance drilling, riveting, structure re-work, and corrosion removal in an MRO or heavy check environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural repairs, modifications, and re-work on commercial aircraft

• Read, interpret, and follow AMM, SRM, SBs, EOs, engineering drawings, and blueprints

• Drill, ream, countersink, and deburr holes to close tolerances

• Install fasteners including solid rivets, Hi-Loks, CherryMax, and nutplates

• Repair and fabricate patches, doublers, frames, ribs, clips, and brackets

• Remove corrosion and perform blend-outs as required

• Work on skin panels, stringers, frames, floor structures, and seat tracks

• Support non-routine findings and heavy-maintenance tasks

• Ensure all work meets FAA, company, and quality standards

• Maintain a clean and safe work area and follow shop / safety procedures

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in MRO / Heavy Maintenance / C-Checks

• Experience on Boeing or Airbus commercial aircraft platforms

• Ability to work from engineering documents and repair manuals

• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship

• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years aircraft sheet metal experience (or military equivalent)

• Must be able to pass drug test, background check, and compliance onboarding

• Must provide own basic sheet metal tools

• Ability to work overtime or variable shifts as needed

About the Role

This position is ideal for mechanics who take pride in their workmanship, communicate well with inspectors and leads, and enjoy working in a high-performance heavy maintenance environment.