Aerospace Structural Tech – C-130 Modifications (Secret Clearance)

D.O.M. magazine

Colorado Springs, Northern (CO, KY)

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Per diem available

Job summary

D.O.M. magazine is seeking a skilled aircraft sheet metal technician for a Full-Time, contract-to-hire role in Colorado Springs. The position focuses on heavy structural modifications to C-130 aircraft, following engineering drawings and manuals.

Applicants should have 3+ years of depot-level experience, be proficient in reading blueprints, and be familiar with MIL-SPEC hardware. Per diem is available for those who qualify; U.S. citizenship and DoD Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

3+ years of aircraft sheet metal experience, preferably in a modification or depot-level.
Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
Experience performing structural modifications on large fixed-wing aircraft.
Familiarity with MIL-SPEC hardware and fastener installation techniques.

Responsibilities

Perform heavy structural modification work on C-130 aircraft in accordance with engineering drawings and technical manuals.
Remove, fabricate, modify, and install aircraft sheet metal structures, including doublers, stiffeners, stringers, frames, skins, and panels.
Use tools such as rivet guns, drills, shears, brakes, and hand tools to accomplish structural modifications.
Perform cold working, drilling, reaming, countersinking, and precision fitting of structural components.
Conduct repair and rework of damaged or previously modified aircraft structures.
Document all work performed and comply with FAA, military, and company documentation standards.