Job Description

We are currently seeking multiple Structures Technicians to perform heavy depot-level structural maintenance, repairs and modifications on T-38 aircraft. This position involves a range of technical tasks, ensuring aircraft integrity and safety.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and assess damage to aircraft structural components and formulate proper repair/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 to maintain structural integrity.
• Perform post-repair flight control weight and balance functions as well as 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 to form, cut, bend, and fasten replacement or repair parts to damaged structures and components.
• Train in shop drawing and depot level metal layout techniques, including shop mathematics, corrosion identification, removal, repair, prevention, and application of protective coatings and markings.
• Recommend methods to improve equipment performance and maintenance procedures.
• Use automated maintenance systems to input, validate, and analyze data processed to automated systems.
• Inspect, clear, and close out completed maintenance discrepancies in automated maintenance systems.
• Document maintenance as per Quality Assurance (QA) and established regulatory requirements.
• Store, handle, and dispose of hazardous waste and materials according to environmental standards and company processes.
• Operate and maintain related aircraft support equipment.
• Monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, document maintenance actions, and update time change database.
• Perform regular Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walks.
• Maintain strict tool control procedures, reporting missing, lost, found, or unattended tools to the supervisor and regularly inventorying and inspecting tools.

• Expertise in sheet metal repair and aircraft structures (Minimum 6 years of Experience)
• Experience in heavy depot-level repairs or modifications (Required)
• Knowledge in aircraft sheet metal and airframe repairs.
• Skill in installation, modification, and corrosion protection.
• Proficiency in removing and replacing rivets.

All Employees are granted Sick Pay and 11 Paid Holidays. After 1 year of Service, will receive 2 weeks PTO and can accrue up to 3 weeks of PTO.

Level III – Total Pay (40 Hour) - Local: $38.09 / Non-Local: $47.09

Breakdown

$33.16 Base Pay

$4.93 Fringe

Per Diem: $72.00 a day – 5 Days (if qualifies)

Level II – Total Pay (40 Hour) - Local: $36.21 / Non- Local: $45.21

Breakdown

$31.28 Base Pay

$4.93 Fringe

Per Diem: $72.00 a day – 5 Days (if qualifies)

Why Work Here?

This is a long-term opportunity with a contract to hire arrangement, offering a 5-year base with 2 option years. The position provides very competitive pay for the Birmingham area, and no tools are required, simplifying your work setup.

Work Environment

The work environment is an aircraft hangar, with day shifts from Monday to Friday, operating from 0630 to 1530.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Birmingham, Alabama.

The pay range for this position is $36.21 - $47.09/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Birmingham,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 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 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.