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SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT)

Department of the Navy - Naval Air Station San Diego, California

Posted Jun 10, 2026

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
$55,206 U.S. median for this role
Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
+5.5% - Faster than average

Matched to SOC 49-9071 - Trades aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function
Trades From the posting source
Seniority
Mid From the posting source

Schedule

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Weekend work
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Where they hire

Hires in: CA From the posting source

About this role

SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT) Naval Air Station San Diego, California Summary You will serve as a Sheet Metal Mechanic (Aircraft) in the MRO Production Department, Production Lines Division of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST. Duties You will assess damaged parts to determine the sequence of operations necessary for sheet metal repairs or replacements. You will remove fixed sheet metal and composite structures from aircraft and disassemble structural and non-structural metal and composite components. You will use hand or power tools to make replacement parts for aircraft structural and skin sections. You will work from technical drawings, directives, manuals, and other written or verbal instructions to complete sheet metal work. You will comply with safety regulations, practices, and procedures. You will assist with training and/or mentoring other artisans at the same or lower level. Evaluation In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine

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