Structural Sheet Metal Mechanic

Aircraft Structural Technician – Now Hiring

Location: Denver, CO

Pay: $30–$38/hr (Based on Experience)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM

Overtime: Optional OT available (up to ~2 hrs/day)

Join a Mission‑Driven, Family‑Owned Aviation Team

We’re hiring an
Aircraft Structural Technician to support one of the nation’s most unique and mission‑critical aviation programs. This is an opportunity to perform meaningful, highly detailed structural work within a family‑owned, culture‑focused organization known for stability, teamwork, and craftsmanship.

This is bench‑level structural work
—
not direct aircraft maintenance. You’ll repair, fabricate, and refurbish key structural components such as landing gear doors, ailerons, flaps, and other sub‑assemblies in a clean, climate‑controlled backshop.

Working under an experienced Lead Technician, you will:

• Repair, modify, and fabricate sheet metal structural assemblies
• Perform precision riveting, drilling, bending, countersinking, and fitting
• Work hands‑on with structural components for a major national aviation program
• Follow work orders and quality standards to ensure safe, accurate structural builds

Daily tasks include working with aluminum and sheet metal, using a variety of fasteners, and performing highly precise shop‑level fabrication tasks.

• Complete work orders and structural repairs under supervision
• Modify, refurbish, and fabricate sheet metal assemblies and sub‑assemblies
• Perform precision drilling, riveting, bending, countersinking
  , and hardware installation
• Work on components such as landing gear doors, ailerons, flaps
  , and similar structures

• Experience with aircraft sheet metal or structural mechanics
• Strong structural fabrication and repair skills
• Ability to read blueprints preferred
• Experience with precision drilling & riveting
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn

Candidates from A&P school
, or industries involving precision riveting, drilling, or metal fabrication may still qualify.

• Low $30s/hr
  – Entry Level
• Mid $30s/hr
  – Experienced
• High $30s/hr
  – Highly Experienced

• Support structural work tied to the E6‑B Mercury TACAMO mission
• Family‑owned company with a genuinely strong culture
• Clean,
  climate‑controlled
  , modern backshop
• Close‑knit team of ~40 employees
• Contractors receive 6 paid holidays + 6 paid sick days
• Opportunities for performance‑based pay increases

• Large, spacious, climate‑controlled backshop
• Positive, supportive culture where everyone knows one another
• Schedule:
  
  Mon–Fri 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
• OT available but not required or guaranteed (up to 2 hours/day)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of DENVER, CO.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in DENVER, CO.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 3, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.