Aircraft Structural Tech - Heavy Mods & Sheet Metal

Aerotek; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transit benefits

EAP

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Aircraft Structural Technician in Colorado Springs to perform heavy modifications and structural work on fixed-wing military aircraft in a climate-controlled, FAA-regulated hangar. The role requires aircraft structures and sheet metal expertise, along with the ability to read blueprints and pass a sheet metal skills assessment on day one.

The position is contract-to-hire, onsite, with a four-10 schedule and potential for direct hire based on program needs and performance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated aircraft structures and sheet metal experience, with 6 years of aviation structures experience if only military back ground, or at least 4 years total aviation structures experience if any civilian experience is included.
• Hands‑on experience in aircraft maintenance repair, particularly focused on structural and sheet metal work.
• Proficiency in sheet metal repair and fabrication techniques for aircraft structures.
• Experience with aircraft modification, including structural changes and installation of components.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings related to aircraft structures and modifications.
• Skilled in the use of rivet guns and other riveting tools for aircraft sheet metal work.
• Ownership of a complete tool set with a shadowed toolbox, with tools etched or color-marked for tool control by Day One.
• Ability to pass a basic sheet metal test on the first day as a skills assessment.
• Eligibility to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform classified heavy modifications on fixed-wing military aircraft, primarily on C-130 and P-3 airframes.
• Carry out aircraft structural repair, sheet metal repair, and light to heavy modification tasks in accordance with aviation maintenance standards.
• Use sheet metal fabrication techniques, including cutting, forming, drilling, and fitting aircraft structural components.
• Operate riveting and fastening tools, including rivet guns and related equipment, to assemble and repair aircraft structures.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, technical drawings, and modification instructions to complete structural tasks accurately.
• Conduct depot-level and heavy maintenance activities on aircraft structures as required by program needs.
• Perform aviation maintenance and aviation modification work while adhering to FAA-regulated processes and quality standards.
• Complete a basic sheet metal skills assessment on Day One to demonstrate practical capabilities.
• Maintain and use a personally owned, shadowed toolbox with clearly etched or color-marked tools, ensuring tool control and accountability.
• Collaborate with team members across first and second shift as needed, remaining flexible to shift changes based on program demands.
• Support a long-term, open-ended contract program with the potential to transition to a direct hire role, contributing to ongoing aircraft programs and organizational growth.

Skills

Aircraft structures

Sheet metal work

Blueprints / drawings

Rivet guns

Shadowed toolbox

Security clearance

Depot maintenance

Modification work

Tools & precision

Tools

Rivet guns

Sheet metal tools

Job description

Aerotek is seeking an Aircraft Structural Technician in Colorado Springs to perform heavy modifications and structural work on fixed-wing military aircraft in a climate-controlled, FAA-regulated hangar. The role requires aircraft structures and sheet metal expertise, along with the ability to read blueprints and pass a sheet metal skills assessment on day one.

The position is contract-to-hire, onsite, with a four-10 schedule and potential for direct hire based on program needs and performance.