We are seeking a skilled Structures Technician to join our team at a state-of-the-art facility. This role involves performing structures work on military fixed-wing, corporate aircraft, and CRJs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with sheet metal work, including repair and fabrication, and will collaborate closely with avionics technicians on complex modifications and upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Remove and install aircraft components, landing gear doors, access panels, and fairings related to structure repair/modification.
• Document work performed per appropriate manuals.
• Perform component repairs in accordance with Repair Station Certificate requirements.
• Fabricate aircraft parts and ground support equipment per engineering drawings and specifications.
• Fabricate and install structural modifications on aircraft.
• Assist in conducting hidden damage inspections.
• Apply cleaning solvent and sealing compound according to maintenance and structural repair manuals.
• Comply with all environmental health and safety policies and procedures.
• Inspect parts for warranty consideration as required.

• 2+ years of experience performing structures work on military fixed-wing, corporate aircraft, or CRJs.
• Sheet metal/composite SC tech school or equivalent experience.
• Basic set of hand tools.
• Knowledge of reading and interpreting aircraft blueprints, drawings, diagrams, and manuals.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing aircraft deficiencies and performing complex structural repairs.
• Skill to proficiently operate basic sheet metal support equipment.

• A&P license preferred.
• Blueprint reading preferred.
• Willingness to work overtime if available.
• 4+ years of experience (2-3 years on corporate aircraft).

Enjoy up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus based on a 90-day evaluation and experience level. Join a team with a brand new GM and a promising growth trajectory in Connecticut. Work on high-profile projects for new clients in a renovated facility. Benefit from a supportive environment that values training and professional development.

Work Environment

Work in a clean, indoor corporate business jet repair facility with two hangars for Challenger, Global, and Lear aircraft. Collaborate in teams of 8-10 mechanics under one lead, with approximately 10-12 leads reporting to a PM. Professionalism, cleanliness, and safety are critical as customers are often present with their aircraft.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Windsor Locks, Connecticut.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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 Windsor Locks,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 2, 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 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.