Schedule:8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday POSITION SUMMARY:This position is for an Aircraft Sheet Metal/ Structures Technician in Hot Springs, AR.Provides an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a fast-growing aerospace service company.Our FAA/EASA certificated repair facility services a wide range of aircraft airframe components used in commercial aircrafts like Boeing, Airbus/ MD-80 & DC-10/11.We are seeking a dedicated, experienced technician pursuing a rewarding, long-term career.Salary is highly competitive and dependent upon your experience and qualifications.Responsibilities and Duties:Assesses maintenance/repair requirements for airframe components and assemblies using technical manuals, service bulletins, and other approved data.Provides technical information to engineers for the development of repairs outside of approved data scope when required.Performs approved repair operations to structures including sheet metal and other structures.Overhauls mechanical assemblies including repairs and part replacements.Documents maintenance/repair actions per company and FAA requirements.Maintains a safe and clean working environment.Required Skills/Qualifications:Minimum of 5 years' experience with aircraft structures.Mentoring or a prior lead role is a plus.Must own and be skilled in the use of structures and hand tools related to the responsibilities described above.Must be well versed in the use of production and repair-related prints/drawings.Ability to read precision measuring tools and instruments.Working knowledge of FAA regulations, their interpretation, and application.Intermediate level computer skills including basic use of MS Outlook (or other e-mail application), Word, and Excel preferred.Ability to effectively communicate technical subject matter both orally and in writing.Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.FAA Airframe certification would be a plus Job Type: Contract Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour Shift availability: • Day Shift (Required) Work Location: On the road
See More Details >>Description: • Work on flight controls, leading edges, nacelles, and more in a Part 145 repair station • Work on overhaul, repair, and modification of sheet metal structural components • Components worked on will primarily support wide-body aircraft, including Boeing models for both commercial and military use • Assist with small component bonding as necessary • Other duties may be assigned Requirements: • 3+ years of aircraft sheet metal experience • Tools are required Pay: • $25/hr - $35/hr Work Schedule: • 1st Shift (6am-2:30pm), Monday through Friday • Must be willing to work occasional Saturday due to workload Placement: • 6-month Contract to Hire #AeroAviationJobsARLA Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hot Springs, AR. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr. 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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Hot Springs,AR. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 17, 2025. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. 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.
See More Details >>About Us: AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society. Mechanic, Sheet Metal III - 17873 Description Plans, lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and repairs sheet metal parts, equipment, and products. Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products. Lays out and marks dimensions and reference lines on material to develop and trace patterns of product or parts or uses templates. Sets up and operates fabricating machines such as shears, brakes, presses, forming rolls, and routers, to cut, bend, block and form, or straighten materials. Shapes metal material over anvil, block, or other form. Inspects assemblies and installations for conformance to specifications. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Follow company policies and procedures. • Follow directions and / or instructions, as directed. • Familiar with Internal Customer Interfaces, as defined by the process assigned. • Process forms and document work by utilizing their endorsement, in accordance with the Quality Management System. • Notify immediate supervisor of any suspected un-airworthy condition noted while performing their duties. • Acquire and maintain hand tools, if necessary, to complete work assigned. • Clean, disassemble and identify components, with normal supervision. • Have a good understanding of blueprints, technical manuals and planning documents with normal supervision. • Apply different type’s conversion coatings and sealants using different types of tools and methods with normal supervision. • Work in conjunction with higher grade Mechanics to further their job knowledge base through OJT with normal supervision. • Cleans work area, when required with minimal supervision. • Read and understand blueprints and technical manuals. • Accomplish basic repairs with normal supervision. • Have a basic understanding of computer processes involved in daily operations. • Other various duties, as assigned. Qualifications Full knowledge of the job. Substantial acquaintance with an understanding of general aspects of the job with a broad understanding the detailed aspects of the job. Job: Operations Primary Location: United States-Arkansas-Hot Springs-Triumph Airborne Structures Schedule: Full-time Overtime Status: Non-exempt We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
See More Details >>Becoming a sheet metal worker in Hot Springs, AR, typically begins with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring approximately 8,000 hours of training under licensed professionals. The average hourly wage for a sheet metal worker in Hot Springs is $920.50, with an annual overtime average of $47,966. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Sheet Metal Workers Local 83 help aspiring sheet metal workers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $44,200 annually for experienced professionals.
