Structures Mechanic**
**Job Description**
As a Structures Mechanic, you will be responsible for the precise fabrication and installation of metal components in aircraft parts. This role includes working with flaps, slats, intakes, leading edges, and other related products. You will perform repairs, modifications, and installations of metal and composite structural components according to DA drawings, engineering dispositions, Dassault Aircraft Services, and government standards.
**Responsibilities**
+ Perform structural repairs and alterations in compliance with FARs, manufacturer's technical publications, drawings, schedules, and FAA standards.
+ Manufacture form and molding blocks.
+ Fabricate sheet metal parts with flanges and contouring.
+ Produce and fabricate tooling and parts for repairing components or aircraft parts for MRO and SRC.
+ Lay out and form doublers, stringers, angles, channels, zee sections, and hat sections.
+ Fabricate, layout, drill, rivet, deburr, polish, and install parts.
+ Apply knowledge of close tolerances for interference fit fasteners.
+ Replace bearings and bushings as required.
+ Set up and operate heavy machine tools, including power brakes, drill press, and shears.
+ Execute tasks from drawings, SRM, sketches, or verbal instructions.
+ Complete daily tasks accurately and thoroughly.
+ Work safely following OSHA and company procedures, reporting any unsafe conditions.
+ Maintain a clean working area.
+ Complete work within allocated target hours and on schedule.
+ Occasionally fabricate and install Avionics STC systems, flight controls, and associated airframe systems.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
+ Maintain knowledge of current EPA regulations and applicable FARs.
+ Understand and comply with all employee work rules.
**Essential Skills**
+ Proficiency in sheet metal work.
+ Aircraft structural repair experience.
+ Ability to read and work from blueprints or sketches.
+ Familiarity with rivet and structure assembly.
+ FAA 'Airframe' license preferred.
+ Five years of structural repair experience or equivalent.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
+ Additional courses in structural repair and alteration work from a recognized service or technical school.
+ Candidates with prior military experience in the Air Force are a good fit.
**Why Work Here?**
Enjoy a competitive benefits package including excellent and affordable medical plans, 401K with a 100% match up to 6%, 5% profit sharing, PTO, nine paid holidays, Falcon training, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities to earn a pilot license. The company offers promotional opportunities within the organization.
**Work Environment**
Work is primarily performed in an aircraft hangar at a major service provider for Falcon aircraft, located in Reno, Nevada. The role offers the option of working first or second shift from Monday to Friday, with an 8% shift differential for second shift.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Reno, Nevada.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $45.00/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 Reno,NV.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 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**
As a Structures Mechanic, you will be responsible for the precise fabrication and installation of metal components in aircraft parts. This role includes working with flaps, slats, intakes, leading edges, and other related products. You will perform repairs, modifications, and installations of metal and composite structural components according to DA drawings, engineering dispositions, Dassault Aircraft Services, and government standards.
**Responsibilities**
+ Perform structural repairs and alterations in compliance with FARs, manufacturer's technical publications, drawings, schedules, and FAA standards.
+ Manufacture form and molding blocks.
+ Fabricate sheet metal parts with flanges and contouring.
+ Produce and fabricate tooling and parts for repairing components or aircraft parts for MRO and SRC.
+ Lay out and form doublers, stringers, angles, channels, zee sections, and hat sections.
+ Fabricate, layout, drill, rivet, deburr, polish, and install parts.
+ Apply knowledge of close tolerances for interference fit fasteners.
+ Replace bearings and bushings as required.
+ Set up and operate heavy machine tools, including power brakes, drill press, and shears.
+ Execute tasks from drawings, SRM, sketches, or verbal instructions.
+ Complete daily tasks accurately and thoroughly.
+ Work safely following OSHA and company procedures, reporting any unsafe conditions.
+ Maintain a clean working area.
+ Complete work within allocated target hours and on schedule.
+ Occasionally fabricate and install Avionics STC systems, flight controls, and associated airframe systems.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
+ Maintain knowledge of current EPA regulations and applicable FARs.
+ Understand and comply with all employee work rules.
**Essential Skills**
+ Proficiency in sheet metal work.
+ Aircraft structural repair experience.
+ Ability to read and work from blueprints or sketches.
+ Familiarity with rivet and structure assembly.
+ FAA 'Airframe' license preferred.
+ Five years of structural repair experience or equivalent.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
+ Additional courses in structural repair and alteration work from a recognized service or technical school.
+ Candidates with prior military experience in the Air Force are a good fit.
**Why Work Here?**
Enjoy a competitive benefits package including excellent and affordable medical plans, 401K with a 100% match up to 6%, 5% profit sharing, PTO, nine paid holidays, Falcon training, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities to earn a pilot license. The company offers promotional opportunities within the organization.
**Work Environment**
Work is primarily performed in an aircraft hangar at a major service provider for Falcon aircraft, located in Reno, Nevada. The role offers the option of working first or second shift from Monday to Friday, with an 8% shift differential for second shift.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Reno, Nevada.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $45.00/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 Reno,NV.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 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: 485757577
Originally Posted on: 7/17/2025
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