Job Title: Structures Technician Lead

Job Description

The Structures Technician Lead supervises a team of technicians and performs advanced inspection, repair, and replacement of aircraft sheet metal structures on commercial aircraft. This role focuses on structural components such as main landing gear fittings, aircraft skins, and floor beams, ensuring all work complies with applicable maintenance manuals, FAA regulations, and internal policies and procedures. The position requires strong technical expertise in sheet metal fabrication and repair, the ability to interpret complex technical data and blueprints, and the leadership skills to guide a team safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of approximately five technicians, providing direction, guidance, and support to ensure high-quality and timely completion of aircraft structural work.
• Research and interpret technical data, maintenance manuals, and FAA regulations to determine appropriate inspection, repair, and replacement procedures for aircraft sheet metal structures.
• Inspect, repair, and replace aircraft sheet metal structures including main landing gear fittings, aircraft skins, floor beams, and related components in accordance with approved data and regulatory requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and product specifications to determine the proper sequence, methods, and materials for fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products.
• Plan, lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal parts and equipment using knowledge of metallic and nonmetallic materials, machining processes, and layout techniques.
• Select the appropriate gauge and type of sheet metal, such as stainless steel, steel, or aluminum, as well as nonmetallic materials such as plastics or fiberglass, based on product and repair specifications.
• Lay out and mark dimensions and reference lines on materials using scribes, dividers, squares, and rulers, applying shop mathematics and layout techniques to develop and trace accurate patterns.
• Perform drilling, riveting, and other sheet metal repair techniques to modify, repair, or replace structural components on commercial aircraft.
• Carry out maintenance work on company equipment as needed and support general shop housekeeping to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Make accurate entries in the Component Removal Log and complete identification tags and repairable/parts routing tags when removing components from aircraft.
• Ensure all required documentation is completed accurately on routine and non-routine work cards, and that training received is properly recorded and signed on training records.
• Work on commercial aircraft larger than a CRJ 900, including Boeing and Airbus models, and support aircraft modification and MRO activities as required.
• Support the B777 Cargo Conversion Program and perform structural work across the property as assigned.
• Follow all safety procedures and use required protective equipment while working around high noise levels, moving machinery, aircraft fuel tanks, and at unprotected heights.
• Participate in overtime work on an as-needed basis to meet operational and project deadlines.

Essential Skills

• 3–5+ years of experience in aircraft structures or sheet metal maintenance, repair, and overhaul.
• Demonstrated experience with aircraft sheet metal repair, including riveting, drilling, and structural component replacement.
• Hands-on experience working on commercial aircraft larger than a CRJ 900, with Boeing and Airbus airframes preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and product specifications for aircraft structural work.
• Proficiency in planning, layout, fabrication, assembly, installation, and repair of metallic and nonmetallic sheet metal parts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in an MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) or aircraft modification environment.
• Background working on large commercial aircraft, including wide-body platforms and cargo conversion programs.
• Familiarity with completing documentation such as Component Removal Logs, identification tags, and repairable/parts routing tags.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package and a stable, long-term opportunity in a specialized aviation environment. Team members have access to health savings account options, dental and vision coverage, disability and life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and an employee wellness program. A 401(k) plan supports long-term financial planning, while company-paid holidays, paid time off, and an employee assistance program promote work-life balance and personal well-being. The contract-to-hire structure provides a clear path to a direct role for individuals who demonstrate strong performance and a positive attitude.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, first-shift role, working Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The position is based in a hangar and shop environment supporting a B777 Cargo Conversion Program, with the possibility of assignments across the property as needed. The work involves extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking, as well as frequent bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, balancing, and reaching above shoulder level. Occasional crawling, climbing, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds unassisted are required. The role uses equipment such as hydraulic press brakes, power shears, forming equipment, hand tools, lift equipment, stands, ladders, glass beading equipment, rivet guns, and drills. The environment includes potential exposure to high-intensity noise levels, extreme temperature changes, materials identified on Safety Data Sheets, unprotected heights, moving machinery, and aircraft fuel tank entry areas. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required, including goggles, safety glasses, face shields, ear protection, aprons, gloves, and safety harnesses.

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This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $39.12 - $47.00/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 Phoenix,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 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.

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.