Aircraft Structural Technician

Job Title: Aircraft Structural Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Aircraft Structural Technician to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will perform classified heavy modifications on various fixed-wing military aircraft. This opportunity allows you to contribute to our mission of protecting the American Warfighter by integrating cutting-edge technology onto military aircraft. This role does not require clearance on day one, and we will facilitate the process for you to obtain the necessary clearance within 2-6 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Perform classified heavy modifications on various fixed-wing military aircraft.
• Conduct service extensions, depot level maintenance, and other C/D level heavy checks.
• Work with airframes including U-28 (Pilatus PC-12), C-147 (DHC-8 / 'Dash 8' / Q200 / Q300 / Q400), C-146 (Dornier 328), C-145 (M-28 Skytruck), and A-29 ('Super Tucano').

Essential Skills

• Experience with aircraft, airframe, blueprint schematics, and sheet metal.
• Proficiency in aircraft modification and depot level maintenance.
• Strong skills in aviation heavy maintenance, sheet metal fabrication, and aircraft maintenance repair.
• Ability to use rivet guns and perform sheet metal repair.
• Experience in blueprint reading and aviation modification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Own tools and a shadowed toolbox with tools etched or colored by Day 1.
• Stable job history with preference for minimal job hopping.
• Pass a basic sheet metal test on Day One.
• 6 years of aviation structures (sheet metal) experience if only military experience, or at least 3 years total if civilian experience is included.
• Eligible to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance through Aerotek.
• Compliance with FAA Drug Test and a 7-year back check.

Work Environment

Work in a climate-controlled FAA-regulated hangar. Shifts vary depending on the hangar and program, with most positions on the 1st shift. Flexibility is required as you may be needed on the 2nd shift periodically. The work schedule could include four ten-hour days or five eight-hour days, with rare weekend work. Overtime is often available based on program needs, though not guaranteed. Contractors have the option to go direct after six months and receive full medical benefits through Aerotek.

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

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Englewood,CO.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 22, 2026.

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