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SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT/PAINTER)
Quick Facts
- Hiring Agency: Air Mobility Command
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Location: Travis AFB, California
- Salary: $82478 – $96064/yr
- Hiring Path: Fed Transition
- Number of Openings: FEW
- Security Clearance: Not Required
- Date Posted: 2026-08-25
- Application Deadline: 2026-09-02
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Job Summary
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The primary purpose: plan, lay out, fabricate, modify, repair, assemble, install complex aircraft Sheet metal parts, items, assemblies that have combined straight, curved edges of irregular curves and planes; perform full range of painting, including surface preparation, blending/matching paints, coating of various surfaces requiring fine finishes and decorative effects.
Key Responsibilities
Plans and lays out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, and work orders in manufacturing aircraft sheet metal structures which have combined straight and curved edges, and irregular angles, planes, and curves. Examines aircraft sheet metal structures to locate cracks, breaks, holes, bulges, dents, and loose or missing rivets.
Prepares various surfaces of interior and exterior aircraft sheet metal structures by mechanically and chemically removing old paint and rust, filling cracks, sanding, and applying fillers and base coats. Uses and maintains tools. Uses basic hand and power tools such as hammers, chisels, hand snips, band and circle saws, squaring shears, seamers, bar folders, brakes, and stakes.
Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment
Contact
DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY · 1-800-525-0102
Frequently Asked Questions
Which agency is hiring for this position?
This position is with Air Mobility Command, Department of the Air Force.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $82478 – $96064/yr.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-09-02.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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