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Aerotek

Aircraft Structures Technician

Aerotek, Philadelphia, PA, United States


AEROTEK AVIATION IS HIRING AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES MECHANICS IN PHILADELPHIA, PA! COME APPLY TODAY AND JOIN OUR TEAM! Job Description As an Aircraft Structures Technician, you will perform structural repairs, inspections, services, and modifications according to FAA regulations and standards. You will work with sheet metal and composite materials, read and interpret blueprints, and ensure all work is documented accurately. This role requires performing scheduled and special inspections, diagnosing malfunctions, and supporting various aircraft systems and components. Responsibilities Perform structural repairs, including sheet metal and composite materials. Read and interpret blueprints for modifications and fabrications. Conduct inspections, repairs, services, and modifications per FAA regulations. Perform scheduled and special inspections, correct discrepancies, and service systems. Diagnose malfunctions using standard tests and diagnostic equipment. Remove, inspect, assemble, and install major helicopter components and parts. Service all aircraft systems and support towing, parking, mooring, and storage. Complete and maintain paperwork for jobs performed, materials used, tasks completed, and time spent. Provide on-the-job training for co-workers. Be available and qualified to travel for routine, preventive, or corrective maintenance. Support the shop with component wrapping/unwrapping and crating/uncrating. Document work performed on the computer. Follow FOD inspection criteria to maintain a clean and organized workspace. Essential Skills 5-7 years of aviation experience. Experience with sheet metal, composite materials, and helicopter structures. Ability to follow instructions and work under minimal supervision. Proficiency in documenting work on computers. Understanding of AS9100 regulations. Experience with airframe and powerplant (A&P) systems. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with repairs of helicopter dynamic components is a plus. No licenses required; contract employees will sign off under repair station number. Why Work Here? We offer a dynamic work environment where you can apply your technical skills and grow professionally. Our commitment to excellence ensures that you will work on a variety of challenging and rewarding projects. We support work-life balance with a structured shift schedule and opportunities for travel. Work Environment You will be working in a FAA Part 145 completions and repair facility. The role involves using various technologies and equipment, and you will be expected to adhere to specific work hours and shifts. The facility is structured to support detailed and high-quality aircraft maintenance and repair services. 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.