As an Aircraft Structures Technician, you will be responsible for performing structural repairs, fabricating new parts, and carrying out inspections, repairs, services, and modifications in compliance with FAA regulations. You will work with sheet metal and composite materials, read blueprints, and ensure all tasks are documented accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural repairs, including sheet metal and composite materials.
• Read and interpret blueprints for modifications and part fabrication.
• Conduct inspections, repairs, services, and modifications according to FAA standards.
• Perform scheduled and special inspections, correct discrepancies, and service systems.
• Utilize common and diagnostic test equipment to determine malfunctions.
• Remove, inspect, assemble, and install major helicopter components and parts.
• Service all aircraft systems and support towing, parking, mooring, and storage of aircraft.
• Complete and maintain paperwork for tasks performed, materials used, and time spent.
• Provide on-the-job training for co-workers as assigned.
• Travel as required to perform maintenance and support company or customer aircraft.
• Work 4 day / 10 hr per day shifts from 2:30 PM to 1:00 AM if necessary.
• Support the shop with component wrapping, unwrapping, crating, and uncrating.
• Document work performed using a computer.
• Maintain clean and organized workspaces following FOD inspection criteria.

• 5-7 years of aviation experience.
• Experience with helicopter dynamic components is a plus.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and performing structural repairs.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under minimal supervision.
• Experience with sheet metal, composite materials, and helicopter structures.
• Familiarity with AS9100 regulations.
• Ability to document work performed on a computer.

• No licenses required; contract employees will sign off under repair station number.
• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license is beneficial.
• Experience with modification and fabrication of sheet metal.

Join a team that values precision, safety, and continuous improvement. Benefit from a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and provides opportunities for career advancement. Enjoy a structured work schedule and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in the aviation industry.

Work Environment

This position operates in an FAA Part 145 Completions & Repair Facility, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards. The role involves working a 4 day / 10 hr per day shift from 2:30 PM to 1:00 AM. The facility emphasizes maintaining a clean and organized workspace and requires adherence to FOD inspection criteria.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $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 Philadelphia,PA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 13, 2024.

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.