Job Title: Structures Mechanic
Job DescriptionJoin our team in maintaining and repairing the CL-215 firefighting fleet aircraft at our base hangar. You will have the opportunity to work with advanced tools and use the WinAir maintenance tracking software to consult repair manuals, blueprints, work orders, and engineering drawings. Your role will involve selecting tools and repairs, performing maintenance on structural assemblies and components, and ensuring the fleet is ready for the 2026 summer fire season.
Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance and repair of the CL-215 firefighting fleet.
- Conduct C checks and perform leading edge replacements and repairs.
- Engage in corrosion control, fabricate and install replacement parts.
- Perform frequent drilling, reaming, countersinking, and riveting.
- Consult repair manuals, blueprints, work orders, and engineering drawings.
- Use WinAir maintenance tracking software.
- Prepare for winter heavy maintenance and the upcoming fire season.
Essential Skills- 4+ years of aircraft structures experience in a heavy maintenance environment.
- Expertise in aircraft maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting.
- Proficiency with C checks, turboprop, Dash-8, ATR-72, structures, and sheet metal.
- Experience with riveting, drilling, reaming, and countersinking.
- Possession of an A&P License and a valid drivers license.
- Eligibility for safety-sensitive hire.
Additional Skills & Qualifications- Preferred experience in maintenance of overwing prop aircraft (e.g., Dash-8/Q400, ATRs, CL-215/CL-415).
Why Work Here?We offer competitive compensation with the potential for permanent employment. Enjoy a rewarding career with opportunities for growth and advancement.
Work Environment
Work six days a week, Monday through Saturday, for 10 hours a day from 0700 to 1730, including a 30-minute lunch. The position is based inside heavy maintenance hangars and shop areas, with occasional outdoor work. Be prepared for winter conditions in Montana, including snow and freezing temperatures, particularly in January and February.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Bozeman, MT.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $60.00/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 Bozeman,MT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 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.
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