Aircraft Structural Technician

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Aircraft Structural Technician Job Description

Join a dynamic team committed to protecting the American Warfighter by performing classified heavy modifications on various fixed-wing military aircraft. This role involves working on airframes such as the C-130 and P-3, with a flexible shift schedule in a climate-controlled FAA-regulated hangar.

• Perform heavy modifications on military aircraft.
• Conduct depot-level maintenance and aviation heavy maintenance.
• Engage in aircraft modification, sheet metal repair, and light modification tasks.
• Utilize tools such as rivet guns and apply blueprint reading skills for aircraft maintenance.

• 6+ years of aviation structures (sheet metal) experience if only military experience; 4+ years if any civilian experience.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication and repair.
• Proficiency in aircraft maintenance, repair, and modification.
• Ability to pass a basic sheet metal test on Day One.

• Ownership of shadowed tools and toolbox with etched or colored tools by Day 1.
• Eligible to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

This position offers a unique opportunity to grow your career in a company that has experienced major growth for 13 straight years. Enjoy job security with long-term contracts and the potential to obtain or maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance. Work in Colorado, a top-ranked place to live in the USA, with access to world-class ski resorts, national parks, and unmatched natural beauty.

Benefit from full medical benefits, 6 days of PTO, and the support of on-site representatives to assist with any needs.

Work in a climate-controlled FAA-regulated hangar on a schedule of four 10-hour shifts per week. Shifts are flexible between the hours of 6:00 am - 4:30 pm for the 1st shift or 4:00 pm - 2:30 am for the 2nd shift. Overtime is often available based on program needs, with no guarantees. The position offers a long-term, open-ended contract with the ability to go direct with the company if desired.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, CO.

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $43.00/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 Denver,CO.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2025.

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 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.