Structures Mechanic

Job Title: Structures Technician

***This position is in Milan, Illinois ***

Job Description

This hands-on position involves inspecting, servicing, repairing, and troubleshooting aircraft airframe and structures systems, composites, and components. The role primarily focuses on King Airs and other corporate aircraft, ensuring all activities meet manufacturers' and STC holders' specifications with thorough documentation.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of assigned structural projects from pre-planning through delivery, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures, especially the Quality Control Manual.

• Accurately interpret aircraft blueprints and modification drawings, coordinating resources and communicating with necessary personnel to ensure quality and timely completion of repairs and modifications.

• Assist in structural repair and modification projects by providing skilled labor and techniques as directed by the Service Technician Crew Chief.

• Ensure all work meets compliance and quality standards by using approved technical data from authorized sources, including FAA and manufacturer documentation.

• Inspect, service, repair, and troubleshoot structural systems and installations using approved policies and appropriate manufacturer documentation.

• Maintain accurate project records, including daily discrepancy notes, maintenance sign-offs, and On-the-Job Training (OJT) entries.

• Actively engage in personal and professional development opportunities to enhance teamwork, trust, and leadership skills.

Essential Skills

• 3 years of structures experience on corporate aircraft

• Experience working on lockers for King Airs

• Proficiency in sheet metal, structure, and riveting

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Possession of own tools

• A&P certification

• IA certification

• Experience with structure work on GA and commercial aircrafts

***This position is in Milan, Illinois ***

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

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.

$40-55/hr. Direct hire Up to 10k relocation, and 10K sign on. Will look at candidates on contract for higher M-Friday 1st shift 6:00am 2:30pm

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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.