Aircraft Structural Technician - Colorado Springs

Aerotek; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek Aviation is seeking Aircraft Structures Technicians for classified modifications at a top aerospace company in Colorado. The role requires 3+ years of experience in aircraft structures and offers competitive pay with opportunities for career growth within a rapidly expanding organization.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ Aircraft Structures (Sheet Metal) experience required.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
• Willingness to submit to a drug test & background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform classified heavy modifications & upgrades.
• Work on military technology installations.
• Support maintenance and modifications on aircraft.

Skills

Aircraft Structures

Sheet Metal

Tool Ownership

Job description

Pay =$40 with untaxed per diem

Contract Type =Open Ended with Full Benefits, PTO, and the ability to go permanent (if desired)

Overview:

Aerotek Aviation is seeking Aircraft Structures Technicians to perform classified heavy modifications & upgrades at a Top Aerospace & Defense company in Colorado Springs, CO.

The company's mission is to "Protect the American Warfighter" and they accomplish this mission by creating and installing state-of-the-art military technology onto various military aircraft.

Airframes:

• C-130
• P-3

Required:

• 3+ Years’ Aircraft Structures (Sheet Metal) Experience
• Must own tools

Preferred:

• Aircraft Modification experience
• Heavy Maintenance experience
• Airframe specific experience not required but preferred

Compliance:

• Eligible to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance through Aerotek
• Willing to submit to a Drug Test & Background Check

Why This Position?

1. Fast Company Growth = Major Career Growth Potential & Excellent Job Security
2. Began aviation operations in Colorado in 2008 and since then have grown to 18 total buildings
3. Job Security
4. Awarded A 10 Year $700 million government contract in 2020 on top of all of the already existing smaller programs
5. Obtain a Secret Security Clearance or Keep Yours Active

Shift:

• Four 10 hour shifts
• Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday
• 1st Shift = 6:00am - 4:30pm
• 2nd Shift = 4:00pm - 2:30am
• OT often available but not guaranteed each week

#coloradoaviation

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $40.00/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 Broomfield,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 13, 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.