Structures Mechanic

Job Title: Structures Mechanic

***This position is in Bridgeton, Missouri***
Job Description
This role focuses on performing heavy maintenance, structural repairs, and interior modifications on regional aircraft, including CRJ 700, CRJ 900, and Embraer 145 fleets. You will work in an MRO environment, supporting C and D checks, structural work, and cabin reconfigurations while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities

• Perform structural maintenance and repairs on CRJ 700, CRJ 900, and Embraer 145 aircraft in accordance with maintenance manuals and regulatory requirements.
• Support heavy maintenance activities, including C and D checks, ensuring all work meets safety, quality, and compliance standards.
• Execute interior modifications on CRJ 700 aircraft, including reconfiguring cabins from 70 seats to 50 seats by reducing economy seating and expanding first and business class sections.
• Carry out sheet metal repairs and fabrication, including drilling, riveting, fitting, and installation of structural components.
• Work within a Part 121 and MRO environment, following all applicable procedures, documentation requirements, and company policies.
• Read, interpret, and follow blueprints, drawings, and technical data provided on tablets to perform accurate structural and interior work.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment to complete structural maintenance tasks safely and efficiently.
• Document all work performed in accordance with regulatory and company requirements, ensuring accurate and timely records.
• Collaborate with other mechanics, inspectors, and support staff to coordinate tasks and minimize aircraft downtime.
• Support line maintenance as needed, including troubleshooting and correcting structural discrepancies on active aircraft.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, quality standards, and best practices in a non-climate-controlled hangar and on the line.
• Work flexible schedules, including various shifts and days, and participate in voluntary overtime as needed while maintaining safety and quality.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience as a Structures Mechanic, preferably in an MRO environment.
• Hands-on experience performing structural work and sheet metal repairs on commercial or regional aircraft.
• Familiarity with heavy maintenance operations, including C and D checks.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, drawings, and technical data.

Pay

• $30/hr-$40/hr
• Per diem available for those who qualify

Shift

• 4x10s or 3x12's

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• MRO experience on CRJ 700, CRJ 900, and/or Embraer 145 aircraft.
• Experience with interior modifications, including cabin reconfigurations and seating changes.
• Previous work in Part 121 environments and familiarity with associated regulations and procedures.
• Experience with assembly work in aerospace manufacturing environments such as large structural assembly facilities.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced maintenance setting with changing priorities and schedules.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex instructions and technical data.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a maintenance team.

***This position is in Bridgeton, Missouri***
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Bridgeton, MO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Bridgeton,MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 2026.

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.

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