Sheet Metal Worker
Structural work is where maintenance gets physical: repairs, modifications and conversions all depend on skilled sheet metal workers. Avianeer places structures specialists on base maintenance and modification projects across Europe, the UK and the Gulf region.
Typical roles we fill
- Base maintenance structures teams (C- and D-checks)
- Structural damage repair — dents, cracks, corrosion rework
- SRM-based repairs and repair design embodiment
- STC modification and P2F conversion programmes
- Component and sub-assembly manufacturing support
What our clients typically require
- Proven aircraft structures experience in a Part-145 or production environment
- Ability to work from SRM, EO and drawing packages independently
- Solid riveting, drilling, forming and fastener installation skills
- Experience with common airframe materials; composite repair skills a plus
- Fluent English; EU/UK work eligibility or willingness to relocate
Contract types
Project contracts (typically 3–12 months), temp-to-perm, and direct permanent placements. Rates depend on qualifications, experience and location — we're transparent about this from the first call.
Current openings
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence to work as an aircraft sheet metal worker?
No licence is required — sheet metal work is experience-based. Clients look for a completed technical background, proven structures experience in a Part-145 or production environment, and the ability to work independently from SRM and drawing packages.
How do I prove my experience?
A detailed CV listing aircraft types, employers and the kind of structural work you performed, plus training certificates and references. We help you structure this so clients see your relevant experience immediately.
Are composite skills required?
Not usually required, but increasingly valuable — candidates who can handle both metallic and composite repairs are placed faster and often at better rates.
What do typical projects look like?
Most placements are base maintenance and modification projects of three to twelve months — heavy checks, structural repair programmes, freighter conversions — usually with accommodation arranged and travel supported.