Aerotek

Job Title: Structures Technician

If interested & qualified, please apply or reach out to Kaitlin with Aerotek Aviation at 843/830/9386

Job Description

The Structures Technician will engage in heavy depot-level structural maintenance, repairs, and modifications on T-38 aircraft, focusing on aircraft skin and bulkhead upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and assess damage to aircraft structural components and formulate proper repair or replacement procedures utilizing applicable technical data.
• Remove and install close tolerance, high-strength fasteners in major aircraft structural components.
• Design structural repair, modification, and corrosion protection treatments while maintaining original strength, weight, and contour.
• Perform post-repair flight control weight and balance functions and control surface rigging per designated technical orders.
• Inspect components and repairs for structural serviceability according to specifications and technical publications.
• Manufacture and use jigs, fixtures, forms, and molds to fabricate repair or replacement parts.
• Utilize advanced metalworking practices, equipment, and tools for forming, cutting, bending, and fastening replacement or repair parts.
• Train in shop drawing and depot-level metal layout techniques, shop mathematics, corrosion identification, removal, repair, and prevention.

Essential Skills

• Experience in airframe, aircraft sheet metal, and aircraft maintenance.
• Expertise in structural mechanics, sheet metal repair, and fabrication.
• Proficiency in aircraft modification and structures.
• Experience with heavy depot-level repairs or modifications.
• Skills in skin repairs, skin patches, and skin changes.
• Knowledge of bulkheads, stringers, and doublers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Air Force Specialty Code 2A753 / 2A773 preferred but not required.
• Fighter jet experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience in depot-level, MRO, aircraft skin repair, and corrosion control.
• Structural Tech Level III requires 12 years of experience in depot-level/MRO level structural repairs or modifications.
• Structures Mech Level II requires 8+ years of experience in depot-level/MRO level structural repairs or modifications.
• Structures Mech Level I requires 5+ years of experience in depot-level/MRO level structural repairs or modifications.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers very competitive pay for the Birmingham area, with a permanent opportunity spanning a 5-year base with 2 option years. Employees will enjoy a three-day weekend with a day shift schedule from Monday to Thursday, 6:30 AM to 5 PM. No tools are required, and the role provides opportunities for pay premiums based on special certifications and relevant experience. Additionally, employees receive benefits such as paid federal holidays, PTO after one year of service, performance-based pay raises, and a relocation allowance on a case-by-case basis.

Work Environment

The work environment is located in an aircraft hangar, operating on a day shift from Monday to Thursday, with four 10-hour shifts and a three-day weekend. The role involves working with advanced technologies and equipment essential for aircraft maintenance and structural repairs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Huntsville, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $76544.00 - $84989.00/yr.

Benefits will be provided Benefits will include medical insurance Benefits will include dental insurance Benefits will include paid holidays (11 paid holidays) Benefits will include (2 weeks of vacation time after 1 year of service)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Huntsville,AL.

Application Deadline

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

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.