Helicopter Sheet Metal Mechanic

Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic

Location: Western, PA (Pittsburgh, PA Suburbs)

Pay: $30.00 - $45.00/hr - Based on Experience

Contract to Direct Hire

**Open to any airframe experience**

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Sheetmetal Metal Mechanic to join our team, specializing in the maintenance and repair of aircraft systems. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of maintenance procedures and a strong working knowledge of aircraft and aircraft systems. The ideal candidate will have the ability to interpret blueprints, aircraft drawings, and maintenance manuals, and will be proficient in building and repairing sheet metal structures and composites.

Responsibilities

• Understand and execute maintenance procedures and requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, aircraft drawings, maintenance manuals, and installation manuals.
• Build and repair sheet metal structures according to aircraft maintenance manuals or blueprints.
• Construct and repair composite materials.
• Assist with the disassembly and reassembly of aircraft panels.
• Install kits and build items per drawings and manuals.
• Repair aircraft parts using sheet metal or composite materials.
• Inspect items for serviceability and ensure all tags are properly filled out and attached to respective parts.
• Collaborate with other departments as needed.
• Participate in road trips as required.
• Work on Bell helicopters and Airbus.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in sheet metal fabrication.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and aviation drawings.
• Experience with helicopters, specifically Bell and Airbus models.
• Knowledge of composites and aircraft systems.
• Attention to detail and reliability.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3-5 years of sheet metal experience is preferred.
• Experience with composite materials is a plus.

Why Work Here?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 85% coverage of health insurance, full vision and dental coverage, short-term disability insurance, and a $50k life insurance policy. We provide a 75% match to 401k contributions up to $7,000. Enjoy quarterly catered meals and cookouts as part of our team culture. Tuition reimbursement is available to support your professional growth.

Work Environment

Work in a large hangar environment alongside 45 dedicated employees. Our company specializes in repairing and upgrading helicopters, servicing Metro's fleet, and installing full Air Medical, Law Enforcement, and VIP/Corporate kits, components, and avionics packages.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mount Pleasant, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mount Pleasant, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mount Pleasant,PA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.