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.

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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/

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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...

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Job ID: 482068246
Originally Posted on: 6/20/2025

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