Aerotek, on behalf of it's client is seeking Aircraft Structures Mechanics in a MRO on firefighting and heavy lift utility Helicopters . Work site is located in Aurora, OR. Great opportunity to grow into other roles, join field teams (with A&P), have a long career and retirement. Must posses tooling. Pay is 30-52/hr. Per Diem available to out of area candidates.**
**Job Description**
The Structures Technician will work in a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) environment, focusing on the disassembly, repair, fabrication, reassembly, installation, and documentation of maintenance actions on heavy-lift helicopters, particularly Boeing CH-47 airframes. The role primarily supports full rebuilds and occasionally assists in fleet heavy maintenance checks.
**Responsibilities**
+ Review task cards and interpret maintenance manuals and blueprints.
+ Utilize hand tools, power tools, and machine tools for removing, inspecting, fabricating replacement parts, repairing, reassembling, and documenting work.
+ Perform frequent removal and installation of standard and blind rivets.
+ Conduct drilling, reaming, and riveting tasks to close tolerance with high precision.
**Essential Skills**
+ Minimum 4 years of experience in aircraft sheet metal structures repair.
+ Proficiency in fabricating, including cutting and bending, based on blueprints.
+ Experience with CH-47 airframes repair is preferred.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Ability to use basic and specialty sheet metal tools.
+ Willingness to undergo testing involving fastener installation, countersink depth, precise drilling, and bending measurement.
+ Understanding of 'Bend Allowance' or 'Bend Deduction' concepts.
**Work Environment**
The role is based in heavy-lift helicopter fleet MRO and rebuild hangars. Initial schedule is 5 days a week (8am - 4:30pm) for several weeks, transitioning to a 4-day schedule (6am - 4:30pm) either Mon-Thurs or Tues-Fri.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $52.00/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)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Aurora,OR.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 11, 2025.
**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.
**Job Description**
The Structures Technician will work in a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) environment, focusing on the disassembly, repair, fabrication, reassembly, installation, and documentation of maintenance actions on heavy-lift helicopters, particularly Boeing CH-47 airframes. The role primarily supports full rebuilds and occasionally assists in fleet heavy maintenance checks.
**Responsibilities**
+ Review task cards and interpret maintenance manuals and blueprints.
+ Utilize hand tools, power tools, and machine tools for removing, inspecting, fabricating replacement parts, repairing, reassembling, and documenting work.
+ Perform frequent removal and installation of standard and blind rivets.
+ Conduct drilling, reaming, and riveting tasks to close tolerance with high precision.
**Essential Skills**
+ Minimum 4 years of experience in aircraft sheet metal structures repair.
+ Proficiency in fabricating, including cutting and bending, based on blueprints.
+ Experience with CH-47 airframes repair is preferred.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Ability to use basic and specialty sheet metal tools.
+ Willingness to undergo testing involving fastener installation, countersink depth, precise drilling, and bending measurement.
+ Understanding of 'Bend Allowance' or 'Bend Deduction' concepts.
**Work Environment**
The role is based in heavy-lift helicopter fleet MRO and rebuild hangars. Initial schedule is 5 days a week (8am - 4:30pm) for several weeks, transitioning to a 4-day schedule (6am - 4:30pm) either Mon-Thurs or Tues-Fri.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $52.00/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)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Aurora,OR.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 11, 2025.
**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.
Job ID: 483172346
Originally Posted on: 6/28/2025
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