Structures Mechanic

We are seeking a skilled Structures Mechanic to perform heavy maintenance on ATR turboprop aircraft operated by an air cargo carrier. The role involves receiving task cards, reading blueprints, identifying necessary tools, performing repairs or installations, and submitting work for inspection. The position requires proficiency in drilling, reaming, riveting with close tolerance using standard and blind/pop rivets like HI-Loks, and basic fabrication tasks. Additional duties include corrosion control and fabricating and installing stringers and doublers. This is a 6+ month contract with a definite opportunity for permanent placement if desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy maintenance on ATR turboprop aircraft.
• Read blueprints and identify necessary tools for tasks.
• Execute repairs and installations as required.
• Submit completed work for inspection.
• Drill, ream, and rivet to close tolerance using standard and blind/pop rivets.
• Perform basic fabrication tasks and quality checks.
• Control corrosion and fabricate/install stringers and doublers.
• Participate in the modification of ATR72-700 aircraft and standard C-checks for the fleet.

• 5+ years of aircraft structural repair or fabrication experience.
• Proficiency in drilling, reaming, countersinking, and riveting sheet metal from blueprints.
• Ability to pass a basic structures fabrication test.
• Experience in Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) is highly preferred but not required.

• Must possess a set of tools including Drill Motor, Countersink Cage/Microstop, Rivet Gun, Rivet Sets, 1/4" Ratchet and Sockets, Grinder, Machinists Scale/Rule, and Clecos.

• Enjoy competitive pay and long-term per diem benefits in a beautiful outdoor location.
• Opportunities for permanent positions are available if desired.
• The location is near Coeur dAlene, offering access to resort amenities, lakes, mountains, hunting, and fishing.

• Work in an insulated hangar MRO with shops, break room, and tool crib all in the same building.
• The schedule includes 5-hour shifts from Monday to Friday, with a 2nd shift running from 1530 to 0200.
• Please note that this is a new shift and there may be slight adjustments to the times.

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.