Job Description

We are seeking an experienced F-35 Aircraft Structures Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a experience in airframes and sheet metal work, with the ability to perform complex modifications and repairs on aircraft structures. This role requires adherence to strict safety and quality standards, and the ability to work as part of a Contract Field Team (CFT).

Responsibilities

• Install detail parts such as shims, splices, gussets, angles, brackets, doublers, and patches.
• Modify major structural components such as ribs, stiffeners, longerons, straps, and skins using shop aids to facilitate assembly and installation.
• Modify composite aircraft parts and assemblies, exercising a complete knowledge of bonding practices, procedures, and layouts.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, and structure repair manuals.
• Identify aircraft locations by station, butt-line, and waterline using precision measuring instruments.
• Utilize tools such as drills, angle motors, shears, drill press, and pneumatic riveter.
• Adhere to site policies and procedures.
• Work with a variety of aircraft materials, including aluminum, steel, titanium, plastic, and advanced composites.
• Familiar with cold-working methods.
• Verify application/condition of installed LO materials for conformity to specifications and determine material and time required to perform repairs.
• Set up and operate various types of material testers and mixers.
• Comply with all health and safety, tool control, FOD control, and training and certification requirements.
• Document maintenance and repair actions, equipment status tags, logs, and parts requests.
• Perform assigned duties while wearing required safety equipment.
• Perform duties as part of a Contract Field Team (CFT) responsible for depot level modifications at customer locations.
• Assist in other technical disciplines as requested by team leads or management.
• Provide temporary support to other CFT locations as needed.

• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 4 years of airframes/sheet metal experience.
• Active secret DOD clearance.
• Comprehensive written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical data.
• Able to meet the physical demands of the position, including regularly lifting up to 50 pounds, performing repetitive movements, working overhead, and using hands to grasp, handle, and/or feel.

• Strong preference for candidates with experience in depot-level maintenance, heavy aircraft modifications, or commercial D-Checks/Heavy Maintenance Visits (HMV).
• Experience on legacy fighter aircraft such as F-15, F-16, F-18, or AV-8B, heavy military transport aircraft such as C-130, C-5, KC-135, KC-10, C-17, or commercial airliners.
• 8 or more years as a full-time airframes/aircraft structures mechanic.

Our team values a strong work-life balance, providing opportunities for professional growth and development. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages innovation and excellence.

Work Environment

The role operates on the 1st shift with a flexible start time. The work environment includes working with various technologies and equipment, adhering to strict safety standards, and wearing required safety equipment. The position may require temporary support at other CFT locations, including NAS Lemoore, MCAS Miramar, MCAS Cherry Point, and MCAS Beaufort.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Yuma, Arizona.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/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 Yuma,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 25, 2025.

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.