Structural Technician

D.O.M. magazine; Colorado Springs, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem available

Job summary

D.O.M. magazine is seeking a skilled aircraft sheet metal technician for a Full-Time, contract-to-hire role in Colorado Springs. The position focuses on heavy structural modifications to C-130 aircraft, following engineering drawings and manuals.

Applicants should have 3+ years of depot-level experience, be proficient in reading blueprints, and be familiar with MIL-SPEC hardware. Per diem is available for those who qualify; U.S. citizenship and DoD Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of aircraft sheet metal experience, preferably in a modification or depot-level.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
• Experience performing structural modifications on large fixed-wing aircraft.
• Familiarity with MIL-SPEC hardware and fastener installation techniques.

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.

Skills

Aircraft sheet metal

Blueprints reading

MIL-SPEC hardware

Rivet guns & hand tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Aviation technical training preferred

Tools

Rivet guns

Drills

Shears / brakes

Job description

• Split per diem available for those who qualify
• Full-Time I Contract-to-Hire
• Ability to Obtain US Secret Clearance Required
• Tools/Box required - shadowed & engraved

COMPANY OVERVIEW

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.

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.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of aircraft sheet metal experience, preferably in a modification or depot-level
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
• Experience performing structural modifications on large fixed-wing aircraft.
• Familiarity with MIL-SPEC hardware and fastener installation techniques.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• High school diploma or GED required; aviation technical training preferred.

D.O.M. magazine is the premier magazine for aviation maintenance management professionals. Its management-focused editorial provides information maintenance managers need and want including business best practices, professional development, regulatory, quality management, legal issues and more. The digital version of D.O.M. magazine is available for free on all devices (iOS, Android, and Amazon Kindle).