• Aircraft Structural Technician

    Actalent (Colorado Springs, CO)


    Job Title: Aircraft Structural TechnicianJob Description

     

    Join a dynamic team dedicated to protecting the American Warfighter by installing cutting-edge technology on military aircraft. You will perform classified heavy modifications on fixed-wing military aircraft, specifically the C-130 and P-3 airframes.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform structural modifications on military aircraft.

    + Conduct depot-level maintenance and aviation heavy maintenance.

    + Utilize skills in sheet metal repair, fabrication, and riveting.

    + Read and interpret blueprints for aircraft modifications.

    + Collaborate with team members to ensure quality and safety standards are met.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience with aircraft modification and maintenance.

    + Sheet metal repair and light modification experience.

    + Proficiency with rivet guns and blueprint reading.

    + Military experience with 6+ years of aviation structures experience or 4+ years if combined with civilian experience.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Ownership of shadowed toolbox with etched or colored tools.

    + Capability to pass a basic sheet metal test.

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

    + Completion of FAA Drug Test and 7-Year Background Check.

    + Preference for candidates seeking long-term career growth.

    Work Environment

    Work in a climate-controlled, FAA-regulated hangar, with flexible shift options including four 10-hour shifts per week. Shifts are available both during the day and evening, with a significant portion of the workforce on the day shift. The role offers opportunities for overtime based on program needs, and long-term job security with career growth potential in a rapidly expanding company.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

    Pay and Benefits

    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)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Colorado Springs,CO.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.