Structures Technician

Job Title: Structures Technician

Pay Range: $35 – $45/hour (based on experience)

Location: Birmingham, AL

Type: Contract-to-Hire | Long-Term Opportunity

Job Description

We are seeking skilled Structures Technicians to perform heavy structural maintenance, repairs, and modifications on commercial aircraft. This role offers competitive pay, stability, and long-term growth in a fast-paced aviation maintenance environment.

Military candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Your sheet metal and structural repair experience in rotary- or fixed-wing aircraft (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard) is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

Aircraft Structures:

• Perform structural repairs, modifications, and heavy maintenance on aircraft frames and components

• Use blueprints, technical manuals, and engineering drawings to complete repairs

• Install, remove, and replace rivets, fasteners, and panels with precision

• Conduct detailed inspections to ensure compliance with FAA and company standards

• Accurately document work performed to meet regulatory and quality requirements

Hangar Operations:

• Support scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in a hangar environment

• Work on structural overhauls, modifications, and retrofits

• Collaborate with maintenance teams to return aircraft to service quickly and safely

AOG Support (as needed):

• Assist with urgent repairs for aircraft-on-ground (AOG) events

• Work efficiently under time-sensitive conditions

Qualifications

• Required: 3+ years of aircraft structures experience (modification or repair)

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals

• Proficiency with riveting, sheet metal fabrication, and precision fitting

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with urgency to meet operational demands

Preferred Skills

• Commercial aircraft experience (will consider military platforms)

• Experience in modification, repair, and heavy checks

• Familiarity with corrosion identification and prevention

Why Work Here?

• Competitive Pay: $35 – $45/hour, based on experience

• Military-Friendly: Sheet metal and structural repair skills from service transfer directly to this role

• Long-Term Stability: Contract-to-hire with career growth opportunities

• Team Environment: Work alongside skilled technicians in a supportive setting

• Flexible Schedule: Day shift (Mon–Fri), with potential 2nd and 3rd shift options available

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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 Birmingham,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 3, 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.