Job Title: Structures Mechanic

Shift: Monday to Thursday 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. After three months, there may be a shift change to 3:00 PM to 2:00 AM (4 x 10-hour shifts). Must be open to shift change.

Job Description

As a Structures Mechanic, you will be responsible for the heavy maintenance and refurbishment of heavy-lift commercial operations helicopters (S64). Utilizing blueprints, you will perform repairs by riveting, countersinking, bending, and cutting sheet metal, as well as installing structural components. Your role will contribute to full rebuilds of S-64s using airframes from storage, and fabricating and installing all other systems for fleet additions or sales to other operators, including US and foreign agencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy maintenance and refurbishment of S64 helicopters.
• Utilize blueprints to execute repairs by riveting, countersinking, bending, and cutting sheet metal.
• Install structural components as required.
• Contribute to full rebuilds of S-64s using airframes from storage.
• Fabricate and install systems for fleet additions or sales to other operators.
• Tasks will be assigned based on individual abilities, such as fabrication or installation.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform structures test involving riveting and bending.
• Proficient in drilling, cutting, bending, countersinking, and riveting aircraft sheet metal.
• 4+ years of Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) experience for at least two mechanics.
• Comfortable working with blueprints and executing structural repairs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Possession of basic hand tools is a minimum requirement.
• A&P certification is preferred but not required.
• Open to candidates from aircraft structures manufacturing backgrounds.

Why Work Here?

Join a stable company with long-term employment opportunities and a strong reputation, supported by large forest service contracts and a multi-year production schedule. Enjoy good benefits, opportunities for travel, and potential for advancement. Benefit from a manageable cost of living while contributing to meaningful projects.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of CENTRAL POINT, OR.

The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $52.00/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 CENTRAL POINT,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 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.