Structures Mechanic

Aerotek; Midwest City (OK); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Structures Mechanic for a Midwest City, OK onsite role focused on heavy maintenance, build-up, and refurbishment of S-64 helicopters in an aircraft hangar. Move from first shift to potential 4x10 second shift after ~3 months, with a traffic of aircraft during fire season.

Work includes interpreting blueprints, installing structural components, riveting and sheet metal work, and collaborating with engineering, machining, and quality teams in a bustling shop environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of MRO experience on at least two of the mechanics on the team.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings for aircraft structures.
• Proven proficiency with riveting, bending, countersinking, and installing aircraft sheet metal.
• Experience with heavy-lift helicopters, specifically S-64 structures and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural repairs and modifications on S-64 helicopters using blueprints and drawings.
• Rivet, countersink, bend, and cut aircraft sheet metal to repair and build components.
• Install structural components and assemblies per engineering specs and aviation standards.
• Support heavy maintenance activities, including heavy checks and upgrades on deployed fleet aircraft.
• Participate in full rebuilds of S-64 helicopters using stored airframes and inventory.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Sheet metal work

A&P certificate

MRO experience

Hand tools

Education

A&P certificate (preferred)

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Title: Structures Mechanic - **Position is located in Medford, OR and is posted for those interested and Travelers**

The role is based in aircraft hangar and shop facilities in Central Point, OR, at a headquarters location that also houses engineering, administration, machining, and quality departments. You will work with an advanced electronic tool crib system that provides access to a wide range of tools and equipment needed for structures and sheet metal work. The standard shift runs Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. After approximately three months, you may transition to a second shift operating from 3:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. on a 4x10 schedule, and you should be open to this schedule. The second shift is a newer operation with a lead already in place and a growing team.

Job Description

This role focuses on heavy maintenance, build-up, and refurbishment of heavy-lift commercial helicopters, specifically S-64 models. You will interpret blueprints to perform structural repairs and modifications, including riveting, countersinking, bending, and cutting sheet metal, as well as installing structural components. The position supports a fleet that is frequently deployed, especially during fire season, and returns to this facility for heavy checks, upgrades, and complete rebuilds using stored airframes, extensive inventory, and newly fabricated systems.

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Responsibilities

• Perform structural repairs and modifications on S-64 heavy-lift helicopters using blueprints and technical drawings.
• Rivet, countersink, bend, and cut aircraft sheet metal to repair and build structural components.
• Install structural components and assemblies in accordance with engineering specifications and aviation standards.
• Support heavy maintenance activities, including heavy checks and upgrades on deployed fleet aircraft.
• Participate in full rebuilds of S-64 helicopters using airframes pulled from storage and available inventory.
• Fabricate structural parts and assemblies when assigned, using appropriate tools, equipment, and techniques.
• Perform installation-focused tasks when assigned, ensuring correct fit, alignment, and secure fastening of components.
• Work within an aircraft hangar and shop environment alongside engineering, machining, quality, and administrative teams.
• Use an advanced electronic tool crib system to access and manage tools required for daily tasks.
• Complete a structures skills test (including riveting and bending) on or before the first day to demonstrate competency.
• Follow all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while performing maintenance and structural work on aircraft.
• Proven ability to drill, cut, bend, countersink, and rivet aircraft sheet metal.
• Comfort and competence performing a structures test on or before the first day, including installing a few dozen rivets and making multiple bends.
• Experience working with aircraft structures, sheet metal, and structural repair in an aviation environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings for aircraft structures.
• Hands-on experience with aircraft sheet metal repair and structural assembly.
• 4+ years of MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) experience for at least two of the mechanics on the team.
• Capability to work with minimal training and operate as a highly qualified structures mechanic.
• Ownership of basic hand tools appropriate for aircraft structures and sheet metal work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• A&P certificate preferred but not required.
• Experience working on helicopters or rotary-wing aircraft is beneficial.
• Familiarity with heavy-lift commercial operations and fire season support is a plus.
• Ability to collaborate with engineering, machining, and quality departments in a hangar and shop environment.

Aerotek is also hiring for similar roles throughout the Northwest; if you are interested in similar opportunities in neighboring areas/states, please apply!

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Midwest City, OK.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $52.00/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.

• 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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Midwest City,OK.

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