Helicopter Structures Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Structures Technician (UH‑60 Modifications)

Location: Guntersville, AL (40 minutes south of Huntsville)

Pay: $36/hr ( per diem split available for eligible candidates )

Shifts: 1st & 2nd shift available | Four 10‑hour shifts (Mon–Thur)

We are hiring experienced Structures Technicians to support a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) UH‑60 program. This role involves structural modifications, installations, sheet metal work, and avionics-related upgrades including autopilot systems and glass cockpit integrations. This is a long-term opportunity with a clear path to direct hire.

• Perform structural modifications and installations on UH‑60 Black Hawk aircraft.
• Work on autopilot systems, avionics, and glass cockpit components .
• Read, interpret, and execute work from blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Conduct sheet metal repairs, fabrication, and airframe modifications.
• Ensure all work meets quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

• 5+ years of aircraft structures experience preferred.
• Strong considerable expertise in modification and installation processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Rotary-wing experience is preferred; however, any platform with heavy mods/install experience is accepted .
• Must have personal tools or be willing to acquire them.

• Experience in sheet metal fabrication, installation, and airframe repairs.
• Familiarity with aviation structures and helicopter maintenance practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment within a fast-paced MRO/hangar setting.

• Three-day weekends with a Monday–Thursday 4x10 schedule.
• Long-term, stable opportunity with potential for conversion.
• Relaxed, supportive work culture.
• Located on a scenic lake in the foothills/mountains —between Huntsville and Chattanooga—known for its outdoor recreation and world‑class fishing.
• Affordable cost of living with a peaceful, rural‑lake environment.
• Company paid A&P Program

• Hangar/MRO setting
• Monday–Thursday schedule
• 1st & 2nd shift availability

If interested & qualified, please apply or reach out to Kaitlin with Aerotek Aviation at 843/830/9386

This is a Contract position based out of Guntersville, AL.

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Guntersville,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2026.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.