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For exact pay rates including per diem (if qualified) please apply and a VP Aviation recruiter will contact you directly.*\n\n*Responsibilities*\n\n* Perform structural repairs during heavy maintenance and C-checks on Boeing and Airbus aircraft.\n* Fabricate, repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structural components.\n* Read and interpret maintenance manuals, blueprints, schematics, engineering drawings, and technical data.\n* Complete all assigned work in accordance with approved maintenance procedures.\n* Accurately document all maintenance performed.\n* Use hand tools, gauges, measuring equipment, and specialty tools required for aircraft structural repairs.\n* Maintain a clean and safe work environment.\n* Work effectively with fellow technicians to meet production schedules.\n\n*Requirements*\n\n* Minimum *3 years of commercial aircraft structures experience*.\n* Previous heavy maintenance or C-check experience preferred.\n* Thorough knowledge of aircraft structural repair methods and maintenance documentation.\n* Ability to fabricate, repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures.\n* Must have your own tools and reliable transportation.\n* Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.\n* Must be able to work any shift as assigned.\n\n*Schedule*\n\nCandidates must be available to work any shift. Shift assignments may change based on operational needs.\n\n* First Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM\n* Second Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM\n\n*Why Work with VP Aviation?*\n\nVP Aviation provides experienced aircraft maintenance professionals to MROs, airlines, repair stations, and aircraft operators throughout the United States.\n\nWhether you're looking for your next contract assignment or a long-term opportunity, our recruiters work directly with experienced aviation professionals to connect them with quality positions across the country.\n\n*Apply Today*\n\n*Pay ranges from $1,200.00 to $1,400.00 per week at 40 hours not including overtime. For exact pay rates including per diem (if qualified) please apply and a VP Aviation recruiter will contact you directly.*\n\nPay: $1,200.00 - $1,400.00 per week\n\nBenefits:\n* Health insurance\n\nPeople with a criminal record are encouraged to apply\n\nApplication Question(s):\n* Do you have hands on aircraft maintenance experience within the last 3 years?\n\nExperience:\n* Aircraft Sheet Metal: 3 years (Required)\n\nWork Location: In person","company":"Vp Aviation Technical Services","rawCompany":"vp aviation technical services","city":"Jacksonville","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T22:08:09.568Z","occupations":[{"code":"49-3011.00","title":"Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians","slug":"aircraft-mechanics-and-service-technicians"},{"code":"51-2041.00","title":"Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters","slug":"structural-metal-fabricators-and-fitters"},{"code":"47-2211.00","title":"Sheet Metal Workers","slug":"sheet-metal-workers"}],"industries":[{"code":"488190","title":"Other Support Activities for Air Transportation","slug":"other-support-activities-for-air-transportation"},{"code":"332312","title":"Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing","slug":"fabricated-structural-metal-manufacturing"},{"code":"336413","title":"Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-aircraft-parts-and-auxiliary-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic","description":"*VP Aviation is hiring Structures Mechanics for heavy maintenance and C-checks on Boeing and Airbus aircraft in Jacksonville, Florida.* This is an *open-ended contract* offering long-term work for experienced aircraft structures mechanics. 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