Structures Mechanic

Job Title: Structures Mechanic

Work Environment

The role is based in aircraft hangar and shop facilities in Central Point, OR, at a headquarters location that also houses engineering, administration, machining, and quality departments. You will work with an advanced electronic tool crib system that provides access to a wide range of tools and equipment needed for structures and sheet metal work. The standard shift runs Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. After approximately three months, you may transition to a second shift operating from 3:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. on a 4x10 schedule, and you should be open to this schedule. The second shift is a newer operation with a lead already in place and a growing team.

Job Description

This role focuses on heavy maintenance, build-up, and refurbishment of heavy-lift commercial helicopters, specifically S-64 models. You will interpret blueprints to perform structural repairs and modifications, including riveting, countersinking, bending, and cutting sheet metal, as well as installing structural components. The position supports a fleet that is frequently deployed, especially during fire season, and returns to this facility for heavy checks, upgrades, and complete rebuilds using stored airframes, extensive inventory, and newly fabricated systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural repairs and modifications on S-64 heavy-lift helicopters using blueprints and technical drawings.

• Rivet, countersink, bend, and cut aircraft sheet metal to repair and build structural components.

• Install structural components and assemblies in accordance with engineering specifications and aviation standards.

• Support heavy maintenance activities, including heavy checks and upgrades on deployed fleet aircraft.

• Participate in full rebuilds of S-64 helicopters using airframes pulled from storage and available inventory.

• Fabricate structural parts and assemblies when assigned, using appropriate tools, equipment, and techniques.

• Perform installation-focused tasks when assigned, ensuring correct fit, alignment, and secure fastening of components.

• Work within an aircraft hangar and shop environment alongside engineering, machining, quality, and administrative teams.

• Use an advanced electronic tool crib system to access and manage tools required for daily tasks.

• Complete a structures skills test (including riveting and bending) on or before the first day to demonstrate competency.

• Follow all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while performing maintenance and structural work on aircraft.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to drill, cut, bend, countersink, and rivet aircraft sheet metal.

• Comfort and competence performing a structures test on or before the first day, including installing a few dozen rivets and making multiple bends.

• Experience working with aircraft structures, sheet metal, and structural repair in an aviation environment.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings for aircraft structures.

• Hands-on experience with aircraft sheet metal repair and structural assembly.

• 4+ years of MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) experience for at least two of the mechanics on the team.

• Capability to work with minimal training and operate as a highly qualified structures mechanic.

• Ownership of basic hand tools appropriate for aircraft structures and sheet metal work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• A&P certificate preferred but not required.

• Experience working on helicopters or rotary-wing aircraft is beneficial.

• Familiarity with heavy-lift commercial operations and fire season support is a plus.

• Ability to collaborate with engineering, machining, and quality departments in a hangar and shop environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable organization with long-term forest service contracts and a multi-year production schedule of helicopter rebuilds, providing strong job security. The local area offers a manageable cost of living, supporting a comfortable lifestyle. Employees benefit from a solid benefits package, as well as opportunities for travel and professional advancement within the organization.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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.

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.