Aircraft Structures Mechanic

Aerotek; Guntersville (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek seeks 8 skilled Structures Technicians to perform modifications and installations on UH-60 aircraft as part of a Foreign Military Sales program. The role involves modifying autopilot systems and glass cockpits, with long-term contracts that may convert to direct employment.

Work is onsite in Guntersville, AL with a four 10-hour shift pattern on select schedules. Candidates should have 6+ years in aviation structures, experience with sheet metal, and be able to read engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• Experience in aviation structures and sheet metal repair.
• Familiarity with helicopter and aircraft sheet metal work.
• 6+ years in aircraft structures preferred.
• Possession of own tools or willingness to acquire them.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform modifications and installations on UH-60 aircraft.
• Conduct structural repairs, modifications, and installations.
• Work with sheet metal and airframe components.
• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Perform aircraft sheet metal repairs and riveting.
• Handle aircraft modifications and installations efficiently.
• Experience in aircraft structures, preferably 6+ years.
• Proficiency in modification and installation.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.

Skills

Aviation structures

Sheet metal repair

Blueprint reading

Modification & installation

Own tools

Rotary wing experience

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking 8 skilled Structures Technicians to perform modifications and installations on UH-60 aircraft as part of a Foreign Military Sales government program. The role involves performing modifications and installations for autopilot systems and glass cockpits. These positions offer long-term, indefinite contracts with the potential to convert to direct employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform modifications and installations on UH-60 aircraft.


• Conduct structural repairs, modifications, and installations.


• Work with sheet metal and airframe components.


• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.


• Perform aircraft sheet metal repairs and riveting.


• Handle aircraft modifications and installations efficiently.


• Experience in aircraft structures, preferably 6+ years.


• Proficiency in modification and installation.


• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.


• Experience with rotary wing platforms preferred, but consideration given to any platform with mod/install experience.


• Possession of own tools or willingness to acquire them.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in aviation structures and sheet metal repair.


• Familiarity with helicopter and aircraft sheet metal work.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a long-term opportunity with a laid-back environment and three-day weekends. Work in a beautiful area on a lake in the foothills/mountains, located between Huntsville and Chattanooga. Benefit from a cheap cost of living and the chance to earn your A&P license upon conversion to a direct employee.

Work in a hangar setting with a choice of shifts: Monday to Thursday, either 6am to 4:30pm or 3:30pm to 1:30am, on a four 10-hour shift schedule.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Guntersville, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $36.00/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 & vision


• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital


• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available


• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life &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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Guntersville, AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Guntersville,AL.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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