Sheet Metal Mechanic - High Priority Defense Program
- SkyBridge Aviation LLC
- Vandalia, Ohio
- Full Time
Sheet Metal Mechanic - High Priority Defense Program
Job Description:
$40.00/hr + Per Diem Split (if eligible
Contract-to-Hire or Long-Term Contract
Join the Mission. Build the Future of National Defense.
Step into a once-in-a-generation opportunity to support a brand-new, long-term military aircraft program at the ground level. This is a $14 billion, 10-year project backed by the U.S. governmentdesigned to modernize airborne defense capabilities. You'll be among the first team members hired, working on Boeing 747 heavy modifications in cutting-edge, climate-controlled hangars in Dayton, Ohio.
Your Responsibilities:
Perform structural modifications on wide-body, fixed-wing aircraft.
Execute fabrication, assembly, and installations of structural components using sheet metal techniques.
detailed engineering drawings and blueprints for complex mod projects.
Work with a dedicated, security-focused team in support of classified aviation upgrades.
What You Bring:
3+ years of hands-on experience in aircraft structural work.
Experience with sheet metal tools (rivet guns, drills, shears, etc.) and proven blueprint reading ability.
Must bring your own tools (shadowed and etched required).
FAA Drug Test compliance required.
Eligible to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (active clearance a plus).
Military aviation background or veterans strongly encouraged to apply.
Why This Role Is Special:
Be part of the founding team of a high-profile U.S. military aviation program.
Brand-new, climate-controlled hangars for a top-tier work environment.
Real career advancement opportunities.
Veteran-friendly workplace with strong support for former military personnel.
Opportunities for promotion, cross-training, and potential conversion to a direct hire role.
Job Type & Location:
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Schedule: Full-time | Flexible shift options
Type: Long-term Contract or Contract-to-Hire
Pay and Benefits:
$40.00/hr + Per Diem Split (if eligible)
Weekly pay
Benefits available (eligibility may vary):
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options
8 Paid Holidays
Workplace Type:
100% Onsite | Brand-new, climate-controlled hangars
Ready to be part of something big?
This is more than just a jobthis is your chance to join the frontlines of innovation in aerospace defense. now and take the first step toward your next mission.
Now
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Job Info
Location
Vandalia, Ohio, USA
Type
Contractor
Salary Range
$40/hr
Company Details
SkyBridge Aviation LLC
11315 Corporate Blvd
Suite 100, Building 500
Orlando, Florida 32817 USA
skybridgeaviation/
27 Open Jobs Available
SkyBridge Aviation LLC
SkyBridge Aviation provides aircraft maintenance and engineering staffing support in both the government and commercial aviation industry to address the employment challenges of fluctuating workloads and surge requirements for personnel with hard to...
Benefits:
Please Inquire
Job Description:
$40.00/hr + Per Diem Split (if eligible
Contract-to-Hire or Long-Term Contract
Join the Mission. Build the Future of National Defense.
Step into a once-in-a-generation opportunity to support a brand-new, long-term military aircraft program at the ground level. This is a $14 billion, 10-year project backed by the U.S. governmentdesigned to modernize airborne defense capabilities. You'll be among the first team members hired, working on Boeing 747 heavy modifications in cutting-edge, climate-controlled hangars in Dayton, Ohio.
Your Responsibilities:
Perform structural modifications on wide-body, fixed-wing aircraft.
Execute fabrication, assembly, and installations of structural components using sheet metal techniques.
detailed engineering drawings and blueprints for complex mod projects.
Work with a dedicated, security-focused team in support of classified aviation upgrades.
What You Bring:
3+ years of hands-on experience in aircraft structural work.
Experience with sheet metal tools (rivet guns, drills, shears, etc.) and proven blueprint reading ability.
Must bring your own tools (shadowed and etched required).
FAA Drug Test compliance required.
Eligible to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (active clearance a plus).
Military aviation background or veterans strongly encouraged to apply.
Why This Role Is Special:
Be part of the founding team of a high-profile U.S. military aviation program.
Brand-new, climate-controlled hangars for a top-tier work environment.
Real career advancement opportunities.
Veteran-friendly workplace with strong support for former military personnel.
Opportunities for promotion, cross-training, and potential conversion to a direct hire role.
Job Type & Location:
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Schedule: Full-time | Flexible shift options
Type: Long-term Contract or Contract-to-Hire
Pay and Benefits:
$40.00/hr + Per Diem Split (if eligible)
Weekly pay
Benefits available (eligibility may vary):
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options
8 Paid Holidays
Workplace Type:
100% Onsite | Brand-new, climate-controlled hangars
Ready to be part of something big?
This is more than just a jobthis is your chance to join the frontlines of innovation in aerospace defense. now and take the first step toward your next mission.
Now
(Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated/distributed without explicit consent of )
Now
Job Info
Location
Vandalia, Ohio, USA
Type
Contractor
Salary Range
$40/hr
Company Details
SkyBridge Aviation LLC
11315 Corporate Blvd
Suite 100, Building 500
Orlando, Florida 32817 USA
skybridgeaviation/
27 Open Jobs Available
SkyBridge Aviation LLC
SkyBridge Aviation provides aircraft maintenance and engineering staffing support in both the government and commercial aviation industry to address the employment challenges of fluctuating workloads and surge requirements for personnel with hard to...
Benefits:
Please Inquire
Job ID: 482068246
Originally Posted on: 6/20/2025
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