Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician

**Aerotek aviation is looking for an Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician with 10 years of experience for a contract to hire position in New Orleans, LA.****Job Description**You will troubleshoot, repair and service E-6(707) aircraft and engine and airframe systems. Conducts diagnosis of malfunctions. Performs maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, re-assembly or adjustment of various aircraft systems in accordance with technical specifications and engineering instructions.Performs a variety of operations to assemble and make major assembly structures such as fuselage panels and bulkheads, and structural subassemblies such as rudders, flaps, and stabilizers. Aligns parts on jigs using templates and fixtures. Performs such minor part-fitting operations as filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, and reaming. Measures parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions. May modify incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate changes to structure. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.**Hard Skills**+ Troubleshooting aircraft and engine systems+ Repairing and servicing airframe systems+ Diagnosing malfunctions+ Performing maintenance and disassembly+ Rework and repair of aircraft systems+ Assembling major structures and subassemblies+ Using micrometers and calipers+ Modifying assemblies+ Performing corrosion control+ Preflight and post-flight inspections+ Fuel samplingPreferred Qualifications:• Ability to troubleshoot, isolate problems and repair all E-6 aircraft mechanical, electrical, engine and propeller systems excluding avionics.• Experience on E-6 aircraft in the structural repair, fabrication, modification and installation of sheet metal parts, items, and assemblies.• Previous E-6 engine turn qualification• Familiarity with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) or equivalent**Job Type**This is a contract position with a duration of 6 Month(s).Govt program, high profile and strong compensation packageCandidates need to be open to working day or night shift, and open to working any day of the week on a set schedule that is traditionally M-Th or Th-SunPay: $59.11**Work Site**This is a fully on-site position in LAKE CHARLES, LA.**Work Environment**Hangar**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.