Structures Mechanic - HelicoptersJob Description
We are seeking a skilled Structures Mechanic responsible for heavy maintenance and build-up/refurbishment of heavy-lift commercial operations helicopters (S64). The role involves utilizing blueprints to perform repairs by riveting, countersinking, bending, and cutting sheet metal, and installing structural components. Mechanics will be assigned tasks based on their abilities: those with more fabrication ability will fabricate, and installers will install.
Responsibilities
- Perform heavy maintenance and build-up/refurbishment of S64 helicopters.
- Utilize blueprints to perform repairs by riveting, countersinking, bending, and cutting sheet metal.
- Install structural components.
- Fabricate or install parts based on assigned tasks and abilities.
Essential Skills- Experience with structures, sheet metal, and aircraft maintenance.
- Ability to perform structural repairs on helicopters.
- Proficiency in using blueprints for sheet metal repair.
- Skilled in riveting, countersinking, bending, and cutting sheet metal.
- 5+ years of experience preferred, but open to lower experience levels.
Additional Skills & Qualifications- Must be comfortable performing a Structures test on or before the first day, involving a few dozen rivets and a couple of bends.
- Must have basic hand tools.
- A&P certification preferred but not required.
- Ability to drill, cut, bend, and countersink aircraft sheet metal.
Why Work Here?Enjoy long-term employment with a stable company that has large forest service contracts and is winning more military contracts. Benefit from a manageable cost of living, good benefits, and opportunities for travel and advancement.
Work Environment
Work in aircraft hangar and shop areas in Medford, OR, and Central Point, OR, which are 10 minutes apart. The facilities include a very advanced electronic tool crib with access to all types of tools. Day shift hours are Monday through Thursday from 6 AM to 4 PM and Friday from 6 AM to 2:30 PM.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of CENTRAL POINT, Oregon
Pay and BenefitsThe 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 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.
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