Structures Technician

VHR Global Technical Recruitment; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VHR Global Technical Recruitment is seeking an experienced Aircraft Structures Technician to join a leading aerospace and defence organization in Colorado Springs.

You will perform structural assembly, modification, repair, and installation on aircraft systems, while ensuring high quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, manuals, and technical publications.
• Experience with depot-level structural installations and repairs on military cargo aircraft or commercial equivalents.
• Experience with installing aircraft fasteners, including rivets and hi-locks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience working within an AS9100 Quality Management System.
• Own tools in good working order.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural assembly, modification, and repair of aircraft components and assemblies.
• Carry out drilling, riveting, reaming, trimming, framing, and fastener installation activities.
• Align aircraft structures using jigs, fixtures, and templates.
• Complete installations in accordance with engineering drawings and technical publications.
• Conduct corrosion prevention, refinishing, and structural repair activities.
• Measure and inspect components using precision measuring equipment.
• Verify workmanship in line with quality procedures and AS9100 standards.
• Support aircraft modification and depot-level maintenance programmes.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality procedures

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

AS9100 Quality Management System

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Structures Technician to join a leading aerospace and defence organisation supporting military aircraft modification and maintenance programmes. This role involves structural assembly, repair, installation, and inspection work on complex aircraft systems while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural assembly, modification, and repair of aircraft components and assemblies.
• Carry out drilling, riveting, reaming, trimming, framing, and fastener installation activities.
• Align aircraft structures using jigs, fixtures, and templates.
• Complete installations in accordance with engineering drawings and technical publications.
• Conduct corrosion prevention, refinishing, and structural repair activities.
• Measure and inspect components using precision measuring equipment.
• Verify workmanship in line with quality procedures and AS9100 standards.
• Support aircraft modification and depot-level maintenance programmes.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of aircraft structural maintenance, modification, or repair experience.
• Experience with depot-level structural installations and repairs on military cargo aircraft or commercial equivalents.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, manuals, and technical publications.
• Experience installing aircraft fasteners, including rivets and hi-locks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience working within an AS9100 Quality Management System.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Own tools in good working order.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Military aviation experience, particularly on C-130 aircraft.
• Additional aerospace industry certifications.