Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic Career

*A job as an Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic falls under the broader career category of Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers : Assemble, fit, fasten, and install parts of airplanes, space vehicles, or missiles, such as tails, wings, fuselage, bulkheads, stabilizers, landing gear, rigging and control equipment, or heating and ventilating systems.


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Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assembler Career

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Required Education



High School Diploma usually needed for this career