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Job Title: Aircraft Structural Technician

Clearance: Secret Clearance Sponsored/Provided

Job Description

We are seeking an Aircraft Structural Technician to perform classified heavy modifications on various fixed-wing military aircraft. The role involves working on airframes such as the C-130 and P-3, with a focus on installing advanced technology to support the mission to 'Protect The American Warfighter.'

Responsibilities

+ Perform classified heavy modifications on C-130 and P-3 fixed-wing military aircraft.

+ Conduct depot-level maintenance and aviation heavy maintenance.

+ Fabricate sheet metal and perform aircraft maintenance repair using rivet guns and other tools.

+ Interpret blueprints and execute aviation modifications.

+ Collaborate with the team and be flexible to work 2nd shift as needed.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum of 6+ years of aviation structures (sheet metal) experience if only military experience; 4+ years total if any civilian experience.

+ Proficiency in aircraft modification, depot-level maintenance, and aviation heavy maintenance.

+ Experience in sheet metal fabrication, aircraft maintenance repair, riveting, and aviation modification.

+ Ability to pass a sheet metal test on Day One, with potential for pay increase based on performance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Ownership of tools with the toolbox shadowed and tools etched or colored by Day 1.

+ Stable job history; preference for candidates seeking long-term opportunities.

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

+ FAA Drug Test and 7-Year Check compliance.

Why Work Here?

Join a mission-driven company dedicated to 'Protecting the American Warfighter.' Benefit from 13 years of major company growth, offering excellent career advancement opportunities. Enjoy job security with long-term contracts, including a 10-year $700 million contract in Colorado and a 12-year $13.2 billion program in Ohio. Experience full medical benefits, six paid sick days, and the chance to obtain or maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance. Work amidst Colorado's unmatched natural beauty, with proximity to world-class ski resorts and national parks.

Work Environment

Work in a climate-controlled, FAA-regulated hangar. Choose between four 10-hour shifts from Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday, with 1st Shift from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm and 2nd Shift from 4:00 pm to 2:30 am. Approximately 75% of the workforce is on 1st/Day Shift and 25% on 2nd/Swing Shift. Enjoy the opportunity for regular overtime, although it cannot be guaranteed weekly.

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 - $40.00/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 Colorado Springs,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 13, 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.