We are seeking a Heavy Structures Mechanic 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting a contingent maintenance program. This role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and servicing aircraft and engine airframe systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and service aircraft and engine airframe systems.
• Diagnose malfunctions and perform maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, re-assembly, or adjustment of various aircraft systems according to technical specifications and engineering instructions.
• Align parts on jigs using templates and fixtures.
• Perform part-fitting operations such as filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, and reaming.
• Measure parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions and modify assemblies to incorporate structural changes.
• Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical processes or other control procedures.
• Assemble and make major assembly structures such as fuselage panels and bulkheads, and structural subassemblies such as rudders, flaps, and stabilizers.
• Translate blueprints into fabrications of structural assemblies, including precision drilling, countersinking, and using calibrated tools.
• Perform modifications and adjustments as necessary.
• Notify lead personnel or supervision of malfunctions, defects, and damages of equipment, material, and product.
• Check work for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform production accountability duties related to the processing, verification, quality auditing, and inspection of assemblies, parts, and tooling.

• Experience with sheet metal, airframe, aircraft structure, drills, reaming, and blueprint reading.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, and written instructions.
• Capable of performing moderate strenuous physical and repetitive work, including bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 40 pounds, and working overhead.
• High School diploma or equivalent plus 10 years of industry-related experience.

• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret DoD Clearance within a reasonable timeframe.
• FAA-issued Airframe & Powerplant License.
• Familiarity with FAA Repair Station procedures.

Join a government program with high profile projects and enjoy a strong compensation package.

Work Environment

Work in a non-climate-controlled hangar, with the possibility of day or night shifts. The schedule is traditionally Monday to Thursday or Thursday to Sunday. Flexibility is required as shift assignments may vary.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of LAKE CHARLES, LA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $57.08 - $57.08/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 Westlake,LA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 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.