Hiring Now for an Aircraft Structures Technician to support a corporate aircraft service center in moline, Illinois.

Details

• $40–$45/hr

• 1st shift: 6:00am–2:30pm, Monday–Friday

• Strong MRO experience required

• Corporate aircraft sheet metal experience preferred

• King Air or Raisbeck crown wing locker experience is a major plus

• Must have own tools and 3+ years of structures experience (Will look at candidates that have structure experience on GA, and Commercial aircrafts)

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

• $5,000–$10,000 Sign On Bonus

• $5,000–$10,000 Relocation Bonus

• 4 weeks of hotel stay for direct hire employees (available the day before your start date)

• Temperature controlled, clean hangar environment

• A growing operation with long term stability and career advancement

Job Description

This hands-on position is responsible for inspecting, servicing, repairing, and troubleshooting aircraft airframe and structures systems, composites, and components. You will be working primarily on King Airs and potentially other corporate aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of assigned structural projects, from pre-planning through delivery.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, especially the Quality Control Manual, to ensure safe and secure handling of customer equipment, parts, and aircraft during repair and modification phases.
• Accurately interpret aircraft blueprints and modification drawings.
• Coordinate resources, documentation, and communicate with necessary personnel, including management, to ensure quality and timely completion of repairs and modifications.
• Assist in structural repair and modification projects by providing skilled labor and techniques as directed by the Service Technician Crew Chief.
• Ensure all work meets compliance and quality standards by using approved technical data from authorized sources, including FAA and manufacturer specifications.
• Maintain accurate project records, including daily discrepancy notes, maintenance sign-offs, and On-the-Job Training (OJT) entries.
• Inspect, service, repair, and troubleshoot structural systems and installations.
• Use approved policies and appropriate manufacturer documentation, including maintenance manuals and illustrated parts catalogs, to resolve issues.
• Document OJT for personal growth and skill development as a team member.
• Actively engage in personal and professional development opportunities to enhance teamwork, trust, and leadership skills.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of structures experience preferably on Corporate Aircrafts
• Highly desiring experience working with King Airs
• Proficient in sheet metal work and riveting
• Ability to interpret and work from aircraft blueprints and modification drawings
• Own tools

Why Work Here?

This role offers competitive compensation with direct hire benefits. Enjoy up to $10,000 in relocation assistance and up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus. We provide hotel accommodation for four weeks for candidates transitioning to the area. Work-life balance is encouraged with a Monday to Friday first shift schedule from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm.

Work Environment

The work environment is a very clean hanger. You will work in a first shift schedule from Monday to Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm.

This is a Permanent position based out of Milan, IL.

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

Competitive pay with shift differentials Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off and paid holidays Relocation assistance for qualified candidates Tuition reimbursement and OEM training programs FAA-compliant safety-first environment

This is a fully onsite position in Milan,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 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.