**Aircraft Structural Technician** **Job Description** We are seeking a highly skilled Aircraft Structural Technician to perform classified heavy modifications on various fixed-wing military aircraft. This role involves service extensions, depot level maintenance, and other C/D level heavy checks on airframes including U-28 (Pilatus PC-12), C-147 (DHC-8 / 'Dash 8'), C-146 (Dornier 328), C-145 (M-28 Skytruck), and A-29 ('Super Tucano'). **Responsibilities** + Perform classified heavy modifications on fixed-wing military aircraft + Conduct service extensions and depot level maintenance + Execute C/D level heavy checks + Adhere to all safety and compliance requirements + Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and accurate project completion **Essential Skills** + Must own tools and have a shadowed toolbox with tools etched or colored by Day 1 + Stable job history + Pass a sheet metal test on Day One (pay bump to $45 if scored well) + 6+ years of aviation structures (sheet metal) experience if only military experience, 3+ years if any civilian experience + Eligible to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance **Why Work Here?** Join a mission-driven company focused on protecting the American Warfighter. Enjoy excellent career growth potential in a company that has experienced major growth for 13 straight years. Benefit from job security with a 10-year $700 million contract and a 12-year $13.2 billion program. Work in a supportive environment with full medical benefits and 6 paid sick days. Obtain or maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance. **Work Environment** Work in a climate-controlled FAA regulated hangar. The position involves flexible shifts, with 75% of the workforce on 1st/day shift and 25% on 2nd/swing shift. No weekend work is required, but flexibility for 2nd shift may be needed. Overtime is regularly available but not guaranteed every week. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Colorado Springs, Colorado. **_If interested please apply or text Drake at (843) 588-8529._** **__** **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00 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 Colorado Springs,CO. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 20, 2024. **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.