Structural Technician

JSfirm.com; Colorado; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense technology integrator is seeking a Sheet Metal Mechanic to support the AC-130 modification program. This role involves performing major structural modifications, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and documentation standards. Candidates will work with advanced aircraft systems, contributing to mission readiness and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Split per diem available to those who qualify

Overtime pay at time and a half

Weekly pay after the first week

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy structural modifications on aircraft.
• Familiarity with FAA and military documentation standards.
• Ability to work from blueprints and engineering instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy structural modification work on C-130 aircraft.
• Fabricate, modify, and install aircraft sheet metal structures.
• Document all work performed in compliance with standards.

Skills

Heavy structural modification work

Aircraft sheet metal fabrication

Precision fitting of components

Documentation standards compliance

Tools

Rivet guns

Drills

Shears

Brakes

Hand tools

Job description

This opportunity is with a cutting-edge aerospace and defense technology integrator specializing in special mission aircraft, intelligence solutions, and platform modernization. The company supports U.S. and allied military forces with advanced systems and customized modifications on fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft, including tactical airlifters like the C-130. With decades of innovation in aviation modernization, they remain a trusted partner to government and defense customers around the world.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Sheet Metal Mechanic supporting the AC-130 modification program, you’ll be responsible for major structural work, including installation of upgrades, removal of legacy systems, and fabrication of new airframe components. You will work from blueprints and engineering instructions to carry out high-precision modifications on military aircraft, ensuring quality, safety, and mission readiness every step of the way.

KEY 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.

PAY

• $40-43 hourly
• Split per diem available to those who qualify
• OT time and a half
• Paid weekly after the first week.