Structures Technician

Job Title: Structures Technician-If interested, text Caroline at 843/972/1883

Job Description

The role involves contributing to the Metrea Aerospace Engineering Group by executing the rapid modification and fielding of mission-specific aircraft. This position requires expertise in interpreting engineering documents and performing structural modifications with precision.

Responsibilities

• Interpret STCs, engineering orders, and installation drawings to plan and execute structural modification work scopes.
• Lay out, drill, ream, and countersink primary and secondary structures to tight tolerances using approved tools and processes.
• Perform structural repairs and fabrications in accordance with the applicable Structural Repair Manual (SRM) and approved repair data.
• Install ISR and mission system structures, including sensor mounts, antenna supports, radomes, and equipment racks.
• Remove, modify, and reinstall panels, fairings, and access doors as required to accomplish STC and ISR modifications.
• Collaborate with engineering to clarify design intent, resolve interference issues, and provide as-built feedback and redlines.
• Use precision measuring tools to verify dimensions, edge distances, and hole quality meet drawing and specification requirements.
• Assist in developing and improving fabrication and installation processes to increase quality, repeatability, and efficiency.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 3 years of aircraft structural repair and fabrication experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, STCs, SRMs, and installation instructions.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in aircraft structural repair and fabrication, including fitting complex parts into assemblies.
• Experience using precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, and dial indicators.
• Experience with standard enterprise IT utilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Working knowledge of 14 CFR Part 21 and adjacent processes.
• Prior experience in aircraft modification, military integration programs, or special mission aircraft.
• Familiarity with King Air, Challenger, Global, or similar special-mission/ISR-modified aircraft.
• Experience using digital maintenance systems like electronic task cards and AMOS for work control and signoff.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team that values safety, quality, and innovation. Enjoy opportunities for career growth and development in a supportive and engaging work environment.

Work Environment

The role involves working in a high-tech aerospace environment, utilizing advanced tools and technologies to ensure precision and quality in aircraft modifications. The position requires adherence to formal procedures and safety standards.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $52.00/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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Tampa,FL.

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):
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