Structures Mechanic

Job Description

Working in a MRO environment, the Structures Technician will disassemble, repair, fabricate parts as necessary, reassemble, install, and document maintenance actions on heavy-lift helicopters, primarily Boeing CH-47 airframes (Model 107, Model 234 firefighting, and heavy lift utility). This role primarily supports full rebuilds and occasionally supports fleet heavy maintenance checks. The technician will review task cards, read and interpret maintenance manuals and blueprints, and use hand tools, power tools, and machine tools to remove, inspect, fabricate replacement parts, repair, reassemble, and document maintenance actions.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, repair, and fabricate parts as necessary.

• Reassemble, install, and document maintenance actions on heavy-lift helicopters.

• Primarily support full rebuilds and occasionally support fleet heavy maintenance checks.

• Review task cards, read and interpret maintenance manuals and blueprints.

• Use hand tools, power tools, and machine tools to remove, inspect, and fabricate replacement parts.

• Perform frequent removal and installation of standard and blind rivets.

• Drill, ream, and rivet to close tolerance with a high level of precision.

Essential Skills

• 4+ years of experience in aircraft sheet metal structures repair.

• Experience fabricating parts.

• Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and machine tools.

• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals and blueprints.

• Experience with riveting, drilling, and reaming to close tolerances.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience repairing structures of CH-47 airframes is preferred.

• Must be a US Person per client ITAR regulation.

• Willingness to submit to testing on the first day, including installing fasteners, proper countersink depth, precise drilling, and understanding bend allowance or bend deduction.

• Open to candidates with 1-2 years of experience if they are reasonably local to northern Oregon or southern Washington.

• Must be available to start within 4 weeks.

Why Work Here?

Join a leading heavy lift helicopter company with opportunities to grow into other roles, join field teams with A&P certification, and build a long career with potential for retirement benefits.

Work Environment

Work in heavy lift helicopter fleet MRO and rebuild hangars. The initial schedule will be 5 days a week (8am - 4:30pm) for several weeks, then transition to a 4-day schedule (6am - 4:30pm), either Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Aurora, Oregon.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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 Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 21, 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.