Aircraft Structures Mechanic

**Aerotek is seeking aircraft structures mechanics in Central Point, OR. Pay range $30-52/hour DOE, per diem available.** **_Must be comfortable performing a structures test on or before the first day. Must have own tools - basic hand tools minimum._** **_Local sheet metal fabricators encouraged to apply._**

Structures Mechanic will be responsible for the heavy maintenance and build-up/refurbishment of heavy-lift commercial operations helicopters (S64). This role requires utilizing blueprints to perform repairs through riveting, countersinking, bending, and cutting sheet metal, and installing structural components. Tasks are assigned based on the mechanic's abilities, with those skilled in fabrication focusing on fabrication, and those skilled in installation focusing on installation.

**Responsibilities**

+ Perform repairs on helicopter structures using blueprints.

+ Rivet, countersink, bend, and cut sheet metal.

+ Install structural components on helicopters.

+ Fabricate or install parts based on skill level.

**Essential Skills**

+ Experience with structures, sheet metal, and aircraft repairs.

+ Ability to perform sheet metal repair and structural repairs on helicopters.

+ Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints.

+ Capability to drill, cut, bend, countersink, and rivet aircraft sheet metal.

+ 4+ years of Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) experience.

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

+ Possession of basic hand tools is required.

+ A&P certification is preferred but not required.

+ Comfortable performing a Structures test involving riveting and bending on or before the first day.

**Why Work Here?**

Join a stable company with long-term employment opportunities, backed by large forest service contracts and an increasing number of military contracts. Enjoy a manageable cost of living, good benefits, and opportunities for travel and advancement.

**Work Environment**

Work in aircraft hangar and shop areas located in Medford, OR, and Central Point, OR. Benefit from access to an advanced electronic tool crib. The shift pattern is Monday through Thursday, 6 AM to 4 PM, and Friday, 6 AM to 2:30 PM. After three months, there may be a shift to a 3 PM to 2 AM schedule (4 x 10-hour shifts), so flexibility is required.

**Job Type & Location**

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

**Pay and Benefits**

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)

**Workplace Type**

This is a fully onsite position in CENTRAL POINT,OR.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 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.