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Job Title: Aircraft Structural Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Aircraft Structural Technician to perform classified heavy modifications on various fixed wing military aircraft, including C-130 and P-3 airframes. The onboarding process generally takes 2-3 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Perform classified heavy modifications on various fixed wing military aircraft.

• Conduct depot level maintenance and aviation heavy maintenance.

• Fabricate and repair sheet metal using riveting and other techniques.

• Utilize rivet guns and blueprints to complete tasks.

Essential Skills

• Experience in aircraft modification and maintenance.

• Proficiency in sheet metal fabrication and repair.

• Ability to read and work from blueprints.

• Experience with rivet guns and aviation maintenance.

• 6+ years of aviation structures (sheet metal) experience if only military experience, or at least 4+ years total if any civilian experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Must own tools and have a shadowed toolbox with tools etched or colored by Day 1.

• Must pass a sheet metal test on Day One with the potential for a pay increase.

• Eligible to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

• Must pass an FAA Drug Test and a 7-year BG check.

• Preference for those with modification, heavy maintenance, and/or repair experience.

• Looking for candidates seeking a long-term opportunity and career growth.

Why Work Here?

Join a mission-driven company dedicated to 'Protecting the American Warfighter' and enjoy excellent career growth potential. Benefit from job security with long-term contracts and the opportunity to work on impactful projects. Obtain or maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and enjoy full medical benefits. Experience the natural beauty and activities of Colorado, ranked among the 'Best Places to Live in the USA.'

Work Environment

Work in a climate-controlled FAA-regulated hangar. Shifts are four 10-hour shifts, either Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday. Must be flexible to work the 2nd shift if needed. Approximately 75% of the workforce is on the 1st shift (6:00am - 4:30pm) and 25% on the 2nd shift (4:00pm - 2:30am). Overtime is regularly available but not guaranteed every week.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00

• 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 Colorado Springs,CO.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 4, 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.