Aircraft Mechanic II (Sheetmetal Specialty - MWO/UH-60/CH-47/AH-64) CBA Fort Hood TX

Requisition ID: 08/19/2026 – Until Filled

About the Role

Repairs and replaces aircraft structural components—including stingers, longerons, bulkheads, beams, and aircraft skin—according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals, and safety procedures. May perform any AM1 task and oversee aircraft technicians and mechanics on various tasks.

Responsibilities

• Repair, fabricate, modify, and install structural parts using stretching, shrinking, and other metal-forming techniques
• Mix and apply fiberglass materials
• Balance rotary-wing aircraft blades
• Perform emergency and permanent repairs to transparent plastic windows and enclosures
• Use common measuring tools, precision measuring gages, and alignment fixtures for structural repairs
• Mix and apply primers and paints to aircraft surfaces
• Apply corrosion control treatment to aircraft metals
• Perform checks, inspections, and removal of components
• Comprehend technical manuals, blueprints, and engineering drawings
• Requisition bench stock for repair of aircraft structures
• Prepare requests for turn-ins, repair parts, and structural components
• Use and perform operator maintenance on common and special tools
• Perform final checks on assembly and installation of replaced parts
• Prepare forms and records related to aircraft maintenance
• Remove and disassemble defective aircraft parts
• Maintain supplies and perform preventive maintenance
• Perform additional duties, including maintenance tasks, as requested
• Lead teams through complex aircraft tasks and make entries in aircraft logs and records
• Adhere to company policies and safety programs (safety-first mentality)

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• U.S. military technical school or specialized training course (desired); certification of education level (required)
• Valid up-to-date A&P license (optional)
• Three years of aviation maintenance experience, two years of rotary-wing aircraft experience, and two years on the assigned Mission Design Series (MDS)
• All experience must be within the six most recent years
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must provide own tools/toolbox (recruiters will provide toolbox requirements upon selection)
• Must be able to travel IAW CBA (75% travel)

Clearance Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a NACI(T1) Public Trust Security Clearance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization
• U.S. Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools (e.g., test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, hydraulic press machines, sheet metal brakes, sheers, and those listed in the assigned MDS Maintenance Allocation Chart)
• Very good knowledge of technical publications and Logistics Information Systems
• Able to prioritize workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects
• Ability to inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance performed by Sheetmetal/Structural Mechanics
• Provide technical guidance to subordinates as required

Physical Requirements & Working Environment

• Walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods
• Climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands
• Crouch, crawl, grasp, or handle objects; use finger dexterity; bend elbow/knee; reach above/below shoulders
• Lift/push/pull heavy objects (may exceed 50 pounds)
• Type using a standard keyboard to communicate via email and software applications
• Handle dirty parts and lubricants
• Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Pass a Respirator Physical and Fit Test qualification
• Operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklifts, etc.
• Work in maintenance shops or outside in drafty, noisy, and dirty environments
• Exposure to extreme noise from operating equipment
• Exposure to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts or vehicles
• Work in austere environments and all-weather conditions

Pay

Starting hourly rate: $37.61. Actual compensation may vary based on job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.