Structures Technician

Structures Technician The Structures Technician inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains aircraft structures and related systems in accordance with FAA regulations and company standards. This role focuses on structural sheet metal work, modifications, and repairs in a hangar environment, while also supporting fast-paced AOG activities to return aircraft to service safely and efficiently. Responsibilities: Perform heavy maintenance, structural repairs, and modifications on aircraft in a hangar environment, including sheet metal work, riveting, and structural component replacement. Use technical manuals, blueprints, engineering drawings, and schematics to plan, execute, and verify structural repairs and modifications. Carry out aircraft structures repair and modification tasks such as sheet metal repair, aircraft sheet metal work, installation and removal of fasteners including rivets and hi-loks, and other structural hardware. Document all maintenance and repair activities accurately and completely in accordance with regulatory and company procedures. Ensure all work complies with applicable FAA regulations, Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins, and company maintenance standards. Conduct inspections on aircraft structures as part of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to identify damage, corrosion, or fatigue. Support line maintenance activities by assisting with structural troubleshooting and minor structural repairs to keep aircraft in service. Respond to AOG situations and perform urgent structural repairs to return aircraft to airworthy condition under time-sensitive conditions. Coordinate with maintenance control, operations, and other maintenance personnel to prioritize tasks and expedite aircraft return to service. Use hand tools, power tools, and appropriate diagnostic and test equipment safely and effectively for structural work. Follow proper procedures for handling hazardous materials when applicable and maintain a safe and clean work area. Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment where urgency and accuracy are critical to maintaining flight schedules. Travel to remote locations as needed to perform structural repairs and support aircraft that are out of service. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, including working safely at heights, in confined spaces, and around active aircraft operations. Essential Skills: Minimum 3 years of experience in commercial aircraft maintenance (such as B737, A320, B747 or similar platforms). At least 1 year of hands-on aircraft structures experience. Demonstrated experience in aircraft structures work, including sheet metal repair, aircraft sheet metal, and structural modification or repair. Strong understanding of FAA regulations and aircraft systems relevant to structural maintenance. Ability to interpret and work from technical documentation, blueprints, and engineering drawings. Proficiency in using hand tools, fastener installation tools, and structural repair equipment, including experience with rivets, hi-loks, and other aircraft fasteners. Experience performing aircraft maintenance and structural tasks in a hangar environment. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and support urgent AOG work with a strong sense of urgency. Willingness to travel as needed and work flexible hours, including potential nights and weekends. Physical ability to lift up to 25 lbs, perform overhead work, and work at heights and in confined spaces. Capability to stand, kneel, and walk for extended periods while performing structural maintenance tasks. Ownership of personal tools suitable for aircraft structures work, stored in a toolbox (tools do not need to be shadowed or etched). Additional Skills & Qualifications: Experience working in MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) environments. Commercial aircraft experience is preferred, though experience on other aircraft platforms will be considered. Familiarity with hazardous material handling and related safety procedures. Experience with aircraft modification projects involving structural changes or upgrades. Experience in aircraft maintenance with emphasis on airframe structures and A&P-related tasks. Comfort working with a variety of structural fasteners, including rivets, hi-loks, and other specialty fasteners used in aircraft structures. Why Work Here? Join a long-term opportunity where you can build your expertise in aircraft structures while contributing directly to keeping aircraft safely in service. You will work in a professional maintenance environment that values quality, safety, and urgency, with competitive compensation and the chance to gain extensive experience in both routine maintenance and high-priority AOG work. The role offers exposure to diverse aircraft platforms, opportunities to sharpen your structural skills, and the flexibility to grow within a dynamic and fast-moving operation. Work Environment: This role is based primarily in a hangar environment, working directly on aircraft structures and related systems. The current schedule is a day shift, Monday through Friday, with the possibility of additional second and third shifts being added; flexibility on shift assignments is preferred, though candidates with specific shift needs can still be considered. The work involves hands-on use of sheet metal tools, fastener installation equipment, and standard aircraft maintenance tooling. You will work around active aircraft, which may require supporting AOG situations and rapid-response maintenance under time-sensitive conditions. The environment includes working at heights, in confined spaces, and on your feet for extended periods, with adherence to all safety and PPE requirements. Personal tools are required and must be stored in a toolbox, though they do not need to be shadowed or etched. Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Homewood, AL. Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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)