Job Title: Aircraft Structural TechnicianJob Description
Technicians are responsible for completing work orders and performing general repairs under the direct supervision of a lead tech. They are not working on aircraft directly but instead work on a bench repairing, modifying, refurbishing, and fabricating sheet metal structural assemblies and sub-assemblies. Day-to-day duties include working with a variety of fasteners, riveting, bending, countersinking, and precision drilling. Examples of structural components being worked on include landing gear doors, ailerons, flaps, etc.
Responsibilities
- Complete work orders and perform general repairs under supervision
- Repair, modify, refurbish, and fabricate sheet metal structural assemblies and sub-assemblies
- Work with a variety of fasteners, riveting, bending, countersinking, and precision drilling
- Handle structural components such as landing gear doors, ailerons, flaps, etc.
Essential Skills- Experience with structural mechanic tasks
- Proficiency in aircraft sheet metal and sheet metal repair
- Ability to perform sheet metal repair, fabrication, and modification
- Attention to detail and care for quality
- Knowledge of aviation and airframe structures
- Ability to read blueprints and schematics
- Proficiency in riveting and heavy structures
- Experience with aircraft modification
Additional Skills & Qualifications- Basic mechanical skills and aptitude
- Previous training with sheet metal
Why Work Here?This role offers the opportunity to work on the E6-B Mercury components for Americas Doomsday Plane and the TACAMO mission program. The platforms include E-6B Mercury, P-8 Poseidon, RC-135, C-40, KC-10, and DC-10. The company is family-owned and operated, valuing culture and quality above all else, treating employees well, and maintaining high production standards. They also offer competitive rates for strong, proven employees based on attitude and performance. The contractor benefits include 6 paid holidays and 6 paid sick days.
Work Environment
The work environment is a nice, large, climate-controlled backshop with a total of 40 employees, fostering a great culture where everyone knows everyone. The shift is Monday to Friday, 6 am to 2:30 pm, with the potential for 2 hours of overtime each day, though it is not promised or required.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of DENVER, Colorado.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/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 DENVER,CO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 2025.
About Aerotek:
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.
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