**Job Title: Aircraft Structures Technician**
**Job Description**
We are seeking a skilled Aircraft Structures Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining the structural components of aircraft. This role requires expertise in diagnosing malfunctions, using specialized equipment, and working with various materials to ensure aircraft integrity and safety.
**Responsibilities**
+ Inspect aircraft structures for signs of damage, wear, or corrosion.
+ Perform preventive maintenance to ensure the longevity of aircraft components.
+ Repair structural damage, including cracks and corrosion, using specialized tools.
+ Assemble and install structural parts and assemblies according to specifications.
+ Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and technical drawings.
+ Use precision measuring instruments to assess parts for defects or deviations.
+ Operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests.
+ Document maintenance, repair, and modification work performed.
+ Ensure all work complies with safety regulations and industry standards.
**Skills & Qualifications**
+ 5+ years aircraft structures experience.
+ Helicopter experience preferred but not required.
+ Certification or training in Aircraft Structural Maintenance or a related field.
+ Experience working with aircraft structures, including airframes and components.
+ Proficiency in using specialized tools and equipment for aircraft maintenance.
+ Strong understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
+ Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and blueprints.
+ Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with a team.
**Why Work Here?**
We offer a stable work environment with the opportunity for conversion to direct employment and competitive pay. Join a team where your skills are valued and you can contribute to ensuring aircraft safety and integrity.
**Work Environment**
Work in an aircraft hangar, where you will be surrounded by the latest technology and equipment to support your role.
**Pay**
Per Diem for those that qualify
+ $18/16 - $20/16
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Huntsville, Alabama.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $36.00/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 Huntsville,AL.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 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.