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Job Title: Structures Technician
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Structures Technician with a passion for aircraft maintenance and structural repairs. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience working on military fixed-wing, corporate aircraft, or CRJs. While an A&P license is preferred, it is not required. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on detailed rebuilds and structural modifications at our state-of-the-art MRO facility.
Responsibilities
Remove and install aircraft components, landing gear doors, access panels, and fairings on aircraft as they relate to structure repair/modification or obstruction of tasks assigned.
Document work performed per appropriate manuals.
Perform component repairs in accordance with the Repair Station Certificate as required.
Fabricate aircraft parts and ground support equipment per engineering drawings and specifications as required.
Fabricate and install structural modifications on aircraft.
Assist in conducting hidden damage inspections.
Apply cleaning solvent and proper sealing compound according to maintenance and structural repair manuals, engineering manuals.
Comply with all environmental health and safety policies and procedures.
Inspect parts, including warranty inspection for warranty consideration as required by the site.
Essential Skills
2+ years performing structures work.
2+ years experience performing work on military fixed-wing, corporate aircraft, or CRJs.
Sheet metal/composite SC tech school or equivalent experience.
Ability to repair and fabricate sheet metal.
Blueprint reading skills.
Basic set of hand tools.
Knowledge of reading and interpreting aircraft blueprints, drawings, diagrams, and manuals.
Working knowledge of aircraft systems and manuals necessary to perform the job.
Knowledge of maintenance manuals, parts catalogs, and applicable FAA documents.
Skill in fabrication of sheet metal and/or composite components and assemblies, aircraft parts, and ground support equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair aircraft deficiencies and perform complex structural repairs.
Proficiency in operating basic sheet metal support equipment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience working closely with avionics technicians in complicated modifications and upgrades.
Willingness to work overtime when available.
Why Work Here?
Our facility offers up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus based on experience and evaluation. We have a brand-new GM and significant growth forecasted, bringing in new clients and high-profile projects. Our state-of-the-art facility is undergoing renovations, providing an excellent environment to learn and grow. We are committed to training our technicians for future advancement.
Work Environment
Candidates will work in an indoor, clean, corporate business jet repair facility with two hangars. One hangar covers the Challenger, while the other covers Globals and Lears. Professionalism, cleanliness, and safety are critical, as customers are often present with their aircraft. Technicians will work in teams of 8-10 mechanics under one lead, with 10-12 leads reporting to a PM.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Windsor Locks, Connecticut.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available 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 Windsor Locks,CT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
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.