Aircraft Structural Technician

Aerotek; Denver (CO); In loco; USD 49.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental & vision

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Descrizione del lavoro

Aerotek is seeking experienced Aircraft Structural Technicians for heavy structural modifications and repairs on military aircraft, primarily C-130 and P-3 platforms, in a climate-controlled, FAA-regulated hangar in Colorado. This contract-to-hire role offers stable work with potential direct employment and career advancement.

Work four 10-hour shifts weekly (Mon-Thu or Tue-Fri) in a fully onsite Denver, CO environment with overtime opportunities based on workload.

Competenze

• 4+ years of aircraft structures experience (civilian) or 6+ years military structures experience.
• Strong sheet metal repair and fabrication skills.
• Experience with heavy maintenance, depot-level maintenance, or aircraft modification programs.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions.
• Proficient with riveting, structural repairs, and aircraft assembly/disassembly.
• Must provide personal tools and pass a basic sheet metal assessment.
• Eligible to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
• Flexible to work 1st or 2nd shift.

Mansioni

• Perform structural modifications, repairs, and installations on military aircraft.
• Fabricate, fit, drill, cut, and install sheet metal components including skins, frames, stringers, and doublers.
• Complete riveting and de-riveting tasks using standard aircraft structural tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical data.
• Conduct inspections to ensure quality and compliance with maintenance standards.
• Document maintenance and modification work accurately.
• Follow all safety, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with technicians and production teams to meet program schedules.

Conoscenze

4+ years aircraft structures

Sheet metal repair and fabrication

Read/interpret technical drawings

Pass basic sheet metal assessment

U.S. Secret Security Clearance (elig.)

Flexible to 1st or 2nd shift

Strumenti

Sheet metal tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Aircraft Structural Technician - Colorado Springs, CO

Job Summary

Seeking experienced Aircraft Structural Technicians to perform heavy structural modifications and repairs on military aircraft, primarily C-130 and P-3 platforms. Work in a climate-controlled, FAA-regulated hangar supporting classified defense programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural modifications, repairs, and installations on military aircraft.
• Fabricate, fit, drill, cut, and install sheet metal components including skins, frames, stringers, and doublers.
• Complete riveting and de-riveting tasks using standard aircraft structural tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical data.
• Conduct inspections to ensure quality and compliance with maintenance standards.
• Document maintenance and modification work accurately.
• Follow all safety, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with technicians and production teams to meet program schedules.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of aircraft structures experience (civilian) or 6+ years military structures experience.
• Strong sheet metal repair and fabrication skills.
• Experience with heavy maintenance, depot-level maintenance, or aircraft modification programs.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions.
• Proficient with riveting, structural repairs, and aircraft assembly/disassembly.
• Must provide personal tools and pass a basic sheet metal assessment.
• Eligible to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
• Flexible to work 1st or 2nd shift.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on C-130, P-3, or other fixed-wing military aircraft.
• Experience in military aviation modifications and heavy maintenance.
• Prior depot-level maintenance experience.

Schedule & Environment

• Four 10-hour shifts per week (Mon-Thu or Tue-Fri).
• Climate-controlled military aircraft hangar.
• Overtime opportunities available based on workload.
• Long-term contract with potential for direct hire and career advancement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $43.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Denver,CO.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.