Working on-site at Boeing, Aircraft Technicians will be performing re-work, repairs, and installs/modifications to 787 aircraft. This role involves working on various parts of the aircraft including wings, cockpit, interiors, and primary structures. Responsibilities include removing and reinstalling fasteners, repairing composite panels, replacing and repairing flight controls, and fabricating and installing doublers and triplers.

Responsibilities

• Perform re-work, repairs, and modifications on 787 aircraft.
• Remove and reinstall fasteners and repair composite panels.
• Remove, replace, and repair flight controls.
• Fabricate and install doublers and triplers.
• High precision drilling and reaming of different materials such as composites, aluminum, and titanium.
• Pull holes, fix mismatches to oversize, and backdrill/match drill parts and details.
• Remove and install various types of fasteners such as rivets and hi-locks.
• Reinstall reworked or replacement parts using clamps, wrenches, and other common tools.
• Fabricate and install shim stock to fill gaps between parts.
• Read work orders, drawings, and specifications to determine rework procedures.
• Clean, strip, prime, and sand structural surfaces and materials prior to bonding.
• Implement modifications as per provided work instructions and drawings.
• Perform composite repairs such as potting, plugging, and surface repairs.
• Apply various adhesives and sealants.
• Apply primers and paint.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working on aircraft interiors, preferably with Boeing 787 aircraft.
• Experience with decorative finishes including file, sand, paint, decorative laminate, and cosmetic rework.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering documents.
• Ability to work a variable shift (1st, 2nd, or 3rd).

• 4+ years of sheet metal experience in MRO/Heavy Maintenance/Depot level environments.
• Familiarity with Boeing aircraft.
• Experience with B787 aircraft.

With more than 400 skilled and experienced staff, we work on all major aircraft programs and support our customers worldwide. We operate maintenance shops in Hamburg, Seattle, and Abu Dhabi as well as Centers of Excellence in Hamburg, Toulouse, and Seattle. We hold EASA, FAA, and CAR part 145 approvals with C6 and C15 ratings and provide our services under our EN/AS 9100-certified quality management system. Our broad range of capabilities and worldwide availability within 24 hours make us the one-stop source for aviation support.

Work Environment

Work on a medium-sized team on-site at Boeing. Shifts include M-F 1st shift (6 am to 3 pm) or 2nd shift (3 pm to 11:30 pm), and a weekend shift (Friday/Saturday/Sunday/Monday) with varied hours. Must be eligible for a Boeing Badge Total Access.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of North Charleston, South Carolina.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Charleston,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 24, 2025.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.