Structures Technician

Vertical Mag; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation after 1 year of service

Relocation allowance (case-by-case)

3-day weekend schedule

Job summary

Vertical Mag currently seeks an Aircraft Structures Technician to join our Birmingham, AL facility. The role focuses on inspecting structural components, fabricating repairs, and performing depot-level modifications in a day-shift, onsite setting.

The position offers a steady 5-year base with optional extensions, competitive pay, and a benefits package including holidays, PTO after one year, and potential relocation assistance on a case-by-case basis.

Qualifications

• Experience in airframe, aircraft sheet metal, and aircraft maintenance.
• Expertise in structural mechanics, sheet metal repair, and fabrication.
• Proficiency in aircraft modification and structures.
• Experience with heavy depot-level repairs or modifications.
• Skills in skin repairs, skin patches, and skin changes.
• Knowledge of bulkheads, stringers, and doublers.
• Air Force Specialty Code 2A753 / 2A773 preferred but not required.
• Fighter jet experience preferred but not required.
• Experience in depot-level, MRO, aircraft skin repair, and corrosion control.
• Structures Mech Level III requires 12 years of depot-level/MRO repairs or modifications.
• Structures Mech Level II requires 8+ years of depot-level/MRO repairs or modifications.
• Structures Mech Level I requires 5+ years of depot-level/MRO repairs or modifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and assess damage to aircraft structural components and formulate repair or replacement procedures.
• Remove and install close tolerance, high-strength fasteners in major aircraft structural components.
• Design structural repair, modification, and corrosion protection treatments while maintaining original strength, weight, and contour.
• Perform post-repair flight control weight and balance functions and control surface rigging per technical orders.
• Inspect components and repairs for structural serviceability according to specifications.
• Manufacture and use jigs, fixtures, forms, and molds to fabricate repair or replacement parts.
• Utilize advanced metalworking practices, equipment, and tools for forming, cutting, bending, and fastening parts.
• Train in shop drawing and depot-level metal layout techniques, shop mathematics, corrosion identification, removal, repair, and prevention.

Skills

Aircraft structures

Sheet metal repair

Fabrication

Heavy depot-level repairs

Skin repairs

Bulkheads & stringers

MRO experience

Job description

Maintenance | Birmingham Alabama, United States

Job Description

Job Title: Aircraft Structures Technician - Position located in Birmingham, AL.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect and assess damage to aircraft structural components and formulate proper repair or replacement procedures utilizing applicable technical data.
• Remove and install close tolerance, high‑strength fasteners in major aircraft structural components.
• Design structural repair, modification, and corrosion protection treatments while maintaining original strength, weight, and contour.
• Perform post‑repair flight control weight and balance functions and control surface rigging per designated technical orders.
• Inspect components and repairs for structural serviceability according to specifications and technical publications.
• Manufacture and use jigs, fixtures, forms, and molds to fabricate repair or replacement parts.
• Utilize advanced metalworking practices, equipment, and tools for forming, cutting, bending, and fastening replacement or repair parts.
• Train in shop drawing and depot‑level metal layout techniques, shop mathematics, corrosion identification, removal, repair, and prevention.

Essential Skills:

• Experience in airframe, aircraft sheet metal, and aircraft maintenance.
• Expertise in structural mechanics, sheet metal repair, and fabrication.
• Proficiency in aircraft modification and structures.
• Experience with heavy depot‑level repairs or modifications.
• Skills in skin repairs, skin patches, and skin changes.
• Knowledge of bulkheads, stringers, and doublers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Air Force Specialty Code 2A753 / 2A773 preferred but not required.
• Fighter jet experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience in depot‑level, MRO, aircraft skin repair, and corrosion control.
• Structural Tech Level III requires 12 years of experience in depot‑level/MRO level structural repairs or modifications.
• Structures Mech Level II requires 8+ years of experience in depot‑level/MRO level structural repairs or modifications.
• Structures Mech Level I requires 5+ years of experience in depot‑level/MRO level structural repairs or modifications.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers very competitive pay for the Birmingham area, with a permanent opportunity spanning a 5‑year base with 2 option years. Employees will enjoy a three‑day weekend with a day shift schedule from Monday to Thursday, 6:30 AM to 5 PM. No tools are required, and the role provides opportunities for pay premiums based on special certifications and relevant experience. Additionally, employees receive benefits such as paid federal holidays, PTO after one year of service, performance‑based pay raises, and a relocation allowance on a case‑by‑case basis.

Work Environment

The work environment is located in an aircraft hangar, operating on a day shift from Monday to Thursday, with four 10‑hour shifts and a three‑day weekend. The role involves working with advanced technologies and equipment essential for aircraft maintenance and structural repairs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay and Benefits

Pay range for this position is $75316.00 – $79227.00/yr.

Benefits:

• Benefits will be provided
• Benefits will include medical insurance
• Benefits will include dental insurance
• Benefits will include paid holidays (11 paid holidays)
• Benefits will include (2 weeks of vacation time after 1 year of service)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Birmingham, AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.