Aircraft Structural Technician

Aircraft Structural Technician – Now Hiring

Location:Denver, CO

Pay:$30–$38/hr(Based on Experience)

Schedule:Monday–Friday,6:00 AM–2:30 PM

Overtime:Optional OT available (up to 2 hrs/day)

Join a Mission‑Driven, Family‑Owned Aviation Team

We’re hiring anAircraft Structural Technicianto support one of the nation’s most unique and mission‑critical aviation programs. This is an opportunity to perform meaningful, highly detailed structural work within afamily‑owned, culture‑focused organizationknown for stability, teamwork, and craftsmanship.

This isbench‑level structural work—notdirect aircraft maintenance. You’ll repair, fabricate, and refurbish key structural components such aslanding gear doors, ailerons, flaps, and other sub‑assembliesin a clean, climate‑controlled backshop.

About the Role

Working under an experienced Lead Technician, you will:

• Repair, modify, and fabricatesheet metal structural assemblies
• Perform precision riveting, drilling, bending, countersinking, and fitting
• Work hands‑on with structural components for a major national aviation program
• Follow work orders and quality standards to ensure safe, accurate structural builds

Daily tasks include working with aluminum and sheet metal, using a variety of fasteners, and performing highly precise shop‑level fabrication tasks.

Responsibilities

• Complete work orders and structural repairs under supervision
• Modify, refurbish, and fabricatesheet metal assemblies and sub‑assemblies
• Performprecision drilling, riveting, bending, countersinking, and hardware installation
• Work on components such aslanding gear doors, ailerons, flaps, and similar structures

Qualifications

• Experience withaircraft sheet metalor structural mechanics
• Strong structural fabrication and repair skills
• Ability to readblueprintspreferred
• Experience with precision drilling & riveting
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn

Candidates fromA&P school, or industries involving precision riveting, drilling, or metal fabrication may still qualify.

Pay Tiers

• Low $30s/hr– Entry Level
• Mid $30s/hr– Experienced
• High $30s/hr– Highly Experienced

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Support structural work tied to theE6‑B Mercury TACAMO mission
• Family‑owned company with a genuinely strong culture
• Clean,climate‑controlled, modern backshop
• Close‑knit team of 40 employees
• Contractors receive6 paid holidays + 6 paid sick days
• Opportunities forperformance‑based pay increases

Work Environment & Schedule

• Large, spacious, climate‑controlled backshop
• Positive, supportive culture where everyone knows one another
• Schedule:Mon–Fri | 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
• OT available but not required or guaranteed (up to 2 hours/day)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of DENVER, CO.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/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 DENVER,CO.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 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.