Job Title: Aircraft Structures Technician

Job Description / About the Job

Join a dynamic team as an Aircraft Structures Technician, where youll perform a range of tasks involving the layout, fabrication, assembly, installation, and repair of aircraft structures, parts, and mechanical assemblies for Corporate Jet and Government Aircraft such as Bombardier Challenger, Learjet, Embraer Legacy and Gulfstream models. Pay Rate is $40.00 - $50.00 an hour based on expereince.

Responsibilities

• Layout, fabricate, assemble, mate, install, check, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft structures, parts, and mechanical assemblies.
• Read and interpret mechanical/structural blueprints, planning documents, process specifications, diagrams, engineering drawings, and sketches.
• Determine methods and sequence of operations to layout, assemble, and install precision parts and assemblies.
• Layout coordinated hole patterns, cutouts, trim lines, mating points, assembly, and installation locations using precision measuring instruments and equipment.
• Assemble and mate aircraft parts and assemblies using riveting and hand and power tools.
• Modify or rebuild parts to accommodate mold line or configuration changes.
• Modify aircraft structure, installation, and mechanical systems in accordance with engineering requirements.
• Incorporate major engineering changes and modifications.
• Maintain a clean and neat work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• 4+ years of experience in Structures Installs/Mods.
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, airframe / structural repairs, riveting, drilling, etc.
• Experience with composite materials, aircraft modification, and sheet metal fabrication.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a flexible work environment with a small, lenient company that offers multiple airframes to work on. Benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 3 401k match, paid health insurance premiums, and HSA contributions. Accumulate PTO every pay period, totaling two weeks in the first year, with all major holidays paid. Additionally, there is an option for day per diem and overtime opportunities.

Work Environment

Work on the 1st shift from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm in a well-lit, temperature-controlled facility. The team consists of approximately 15 technicians and management in the hangar, with four people in the Avionics Department. Travel between Columbus and Elkhart, Indiana, is required, with 70 of time spent in Columbus. The work environment includes aircraft such as Gulfstream II, III, IV, V, Bombardier, and LearJet 30, 40, or 60 series, and Challenger 601, 604, 605.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 21, 2026.

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.