Aircraft Structures Mechanic

Job Title: Aircraft Structures Technician

If you are interested or know someone who might be, please apply or reach out to Kaitlin Healy at 843/830/9386

Job Description

We are seeking 8 skilled Structures Technicians to perform modifications and installations on UH-60 aircraft as part of a Foreign Military Sales government program. The role involves performing modifications and installations for autopilot systems and glass cockpits. These positions offer long-term, indefinite contracts with the potential to convert to direct employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform modifications and installations on UH-60 aircraft.
• Conduct structural repairs, modifications, and installations.
• Work with sheet metal and airframe components.
• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Perform aircraft sheet metal repairs and riveting.
• Handle aircraft modifications and installations efficiently.

Essential Skills

• Experience in aircraft structures, preferably 6+ years.
• Proficiency in modification and installation.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Experience with rotary wing platforms preferred, but consideration given to any platform with mod/install experience.
• Possession of own tools or willingness to acquire them.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in aviation structures and sheet metal repair.
• Familiarity with helicopter and aircraft sheet metal work.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a long-term opportunity with a laid-back environment and three-day weekends. Work in a beautiful area on a lake in the foothills/mountains, located between Huntsville and Chattanooga. Benefit from a cheap cost of living and the chance to earn your A&P license upon conversion to a direct employee.

Work Environment

Work in a hangar setting with a choice of shifts: Monday to Thursday, either 6am to 4:30pm or 3:30pm to 1:30am, on a four 10-hour shift schedule.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Guntersville, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $36.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Guntersville, AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Guntersville,AL.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.