Structures Technician

Aerotek; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek in Dallas, TX is seeking a Structures Technician to maintain, repair, and install aircraft structural components using blueprints and OEM manuals. The role emphasizes sheet metal work, fastener installation, and precise fabrication for both internal and external structures.

The position is contract to hire with daytime hours, onsite at a climate-controlled shop. Pay ranges from $25 to $32 per hour, with benefits including medical/dental/vision and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Approximately 6+ years of experience working with aircraft structures and sheet metal repair.
• Proficiency in aircraft sheet metal work, including repair, fabrication, and modification of structural components.
• Experience removing and installing aircraft fasteners such as solid rivets, blind rivets, and HI-Locs.
• Ability to read and follow detailed work instructions and technical documentation, including process planning documents, MRB/EWOs, process specifications, and OEM manuals.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints for aircraft structural work.
• Capability to read and interpret basic blueprints for aircraft structural work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, modify, fabricate, and install aircraft structural parts, items, and assemblies using current technical data, including blueprints, manufacturers drawings, and manuals.
• Plan, lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and repair internal and external aircraft structures and surfaces for aircraft repair projects.
• Perform structural repairs using various sheet metal types and thicknesses, ensuring work meets specified tolerances and quality standards.
• Remove and replace various fastener types such as solid rivets, blind rivets, HI-Locs, and similar aircraft fasteners.
• Read and follow all work instructions and accurately document work performed using process planning documents, adhesive log sheets, MRB/EWOs, process specifications, and OEM manuals.
• Read and interpret basic blueprints to determine repair and fabrication requirements.
• Use close tolerance measuring tools, including scales, micrometers, calipers, and depth gauges, to verify dimensions and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Use hand tools such as drill motors, die grinders, rivet guns, and fastener installation tools to perform structural work safely and effectively.
• Perform alignment and assembly operations using jigs, templates, and fixtures to ensure proper fit and structural integrity.
• Carry out trimming, burring, countersinking, riveting, drilling, and reaming operations to blueprint-specified tolerances.
• Comply with all safety requirements, including successful completion and ongoing compliance with respirator fit testing in accordance with company policy and applicable safety regulations.
• Adhere to all FAA safety-sensitive regulations applicable to the position and maintain high standards of safety and quality in all work performed.

Skills

Aircraft structures

Sheet metal repair

Blueprint reading

Fastener installation

MRB/EWO documentation

Calipers/micrometers

FAA safety compliance

Jig/template alignment

Quality adherence

Respirator fit testing

Education

Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license preferred

Job description

Job Title: Structures Technician

Job Description

The Structures Technician maintains, repairs, modifies, fabricates, and installs structural components and assemblies on aircraft using current technical data such as blueprints, manufacturers drawings, and manuals. This role focuses on both internal and external aircraft structures and surfaces, performing precise sheet metal work, fastener removal and installation, and structural repairs to support safe and reliable aircraft operation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, modify, fabricate, and install aircraft structural parts, items, and assemblies using current technical data, including blueprints, manufacturers drawings, and manuals.




• Plan, lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and repair internal and external aircraft structures and surfaces for aircraft repair projects.




• Perform structural repairs using various sheet metal types and thicknesses, ensuring work meets specified tolerances and quality standards.




• Remove and replace various fastener types such as solid rivets, blind rivets, HI-Locs, and similar aircraft fasteners.




• Read and follow all work instructions and accurately document work performed using process planning documents, adhesive log sheets, Material Review Board/Engineering Work Orders (MRB/EWOs), process specifications, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals.




• Read and interpret basic blueprints to determine repair and fabrication requirements.




• Use close tolerance measuring tools, including scales, micrometers, calipers, and depth gauges, to verify dimensions and ensure compliance with specifications.




• Use hand tools such as drill motors, die grinders, rivet guns, and fastener installation tools to perform structural work safely and effectively.




• Perform alignment and assembly operations using jigs, templates, and fixtures to ensure proper fit and structural integrity.




• Carry out trimming, burring, countersinking, riveting, drilling, and reaming operations to blueprint-specified tolerances.




• Comply with all safety requirements, including successful completion and ongoing compliance with respirator fit testing in accordance with company policy and applicable safety regulations.




• Adhere to all FAA safety-sensitive regulations applicable to the position and maintain high standards of safety and quality in all work performed.

Essential Skills

• Approximately 6+ years of experience working with aircraft structures and sheet metal repair is preferred.




• Proficiency in aircraft sheet metal work, including repair, fabrication, and modification of structural components.




• Ability to work with various sheet metal types and thicknesses used in aircraft structures.




• Experience removing and installing aircraft fasteners such as solid rivets, blind rivets, and HI-Locs.




• Ability to read and follow detailed work instructions and technical documentation, including process planning documents, MRB/EWOs, process specifications, and OEM manuals.




• Capability to read and interpret basic blueprints for aircraft structural work.




• Skill in using close tolerance measuring tools such as scales, micrometers, calipers, and depth gauges.




• Competence in using hand tools including drill motors, die grinders, rivet guns, and fastener installation tools.




• Ability to perform alignment and assembly using jigs, templates, and fixtures.




• Proficiency in trimming, burring, countersinking, riveting, drilling, and reaming to blueprint-specified tolerances.




• Ability to successfully pass and maintain compliance with respirator fit testing requirements throughout employment.




• Willingness and ability to comply with safety-sensitive requirements under FAA regulations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license is preferred.




• Experience in aircraft modification and repair environments.




• Familiarity with process specifications and OEM manuals related to aircraft structures.




• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, precise structural work.




• Ability to work effectively in a climate-controlled shop environment with provided tools.




• Comfort working in a small-team setting with a close-knit, family-like atmosphere.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing organization that offers a climate-controlled work environment and a small, family-style atmosphere where your skills are valued and your contributions make a visible impact. You benefit from a supportive team culture, tools provided on-site, and the stability of consistent daytime weekday hours, promoting a balanced work-life routine as you grow with the company.

Work Environment

This role is based in a climate-controlled facility with a small, close-knit team atmosphere. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., providing a consistent daytime schedule. Tools required to perform the job are provided on-site, supporting efficient and safe completion of aircraft structural work in a professional shop environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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):

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