Aircraft Structural Technician

Aircraft Structural Technician

Join a dynamic team dedicated to protecting the American Warfighter by installing cutting‑edge technology on military aircraft. You will perform classified heavy modifications on fixed‑wing military aircraft, specifically the C‑130 and P‑3 airframes.

• Perform structural modifications on military aircraft.
• Conduct depot‑level maintenance and aviation heavy maintenance.
• Utilize skills in sheet metal repair, fabrication, and riveting.
• Read and interpret blueprints for aircraft modifications.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure quality and safety standards are met.

• Experience with aircraft modification and maintenance.
• Sheet metal repair and light modification experience.
• Proficiency with rivet guns and blueprint reading.
• Military experience with 6+ years of aviation structures experience or 4+ years if combined with civilian experience.

• Ownership of shadowed toolbox with etched or colored tools.
• Capability to pass a basic sheet metal test.
• Eligible to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
• Preference for candidates seeking long‑term career growth.

Work in a climate‑controlled, FAA‑regulated hangar with flexible shift options including four 10‑hour shifts per week. Shifts are available both during the day and evening, with a significant portion of the workforce on the day shift. The role offers opportunities for overtime based on program needs, and long‑term job security with career growth potential in a rapidly expanding company.

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

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $43.00/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 Denver, CO.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 4, 2025.

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 meet 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.