Job Title: Aircraft Structures Technician (#AeroJobsAPPA)
Pay: Up to $50/hr (per diem split for eligible candidates)
Located: Philadelphia Pennsylvania
**Open to any airframe experience**
**No tools required**
Job Description
The Aircraft Structures Technician performs structural installations, completions, modifications, and retrofits on tiltrotor developmental aircraft in a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment. This role focuses on aircraft sheet metal and structural work, ensuring high-quality assembly and structural integrity on the aircraft assembly line.
Responsibilities
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Perform structural installations, completions, modifications, and retrofits on tiltrotor developmental aircraft.
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Carry out aircraft sheet metal and structural work, including fabrication, assembly, and repair of structural components.
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Install and assemble structural components using rivets, hi-loks, and other fasteners in accordance with engineering specifications and blueprints.
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Work with a variety of materials, including sheet metal, composites, and honeycomb structures, to build and modify aircraft structures.
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Read, interpret, and follow blueprints, layout drawings, and work instructions to perform precise structural installations and modifications.
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Perform tasks such as trimming, reaming, countersinking, and fitting structural components to ensure proper alignment and fit.
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Support aircraft structural completions and retrofit projects, ensuring all work meets quality and safety standards.
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Work on the aircraft assembly line as a structural mechanic, contributing to the overall build and completion of rotary-wing and tiltrotor aircraft.
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Use personal basic structural tools safely and effectively to complete assigned tasks.
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Work overtime as needed to meet production schedules and project deadlines.
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Collaborate with other technicians and teams in a fast-paced environment to ensure timely completion of structural work.
Essential Skills
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Minimum 4 years of aircraft sheet metal and structures experience.
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Proven experience in aircraft structural completions and retrofits.
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Ability to perform structural installations, modifications, and retrofits on aircraft.
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Strong sheet metal skills, including fabrication, assembly, and repair.
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Experience working with aircraft structures, airframes, and composite materials.
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Proficiency in using rivets, hi-loks, and other structural fasteners.
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Ability to read and interpret blueprints, layouts, and engineering drawings.
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Skilled in layout, trimming, reaming, and countersinking for structural assemblies.
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Experience working on rotary-wing or helicopter aircraft, including tiltrotor platforms such as V-22.
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Must be open to working overtime as required.
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Must have own basic structural tools suitable for aircraft sheet metal and structures work.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
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Experience with structural modifications on aircraft is preferred.
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Time in manufacturing or high-tech production environments.
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Familiarity with aircraft assembly line operations.
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Experience working with honeycomb structures and composite assemblies.
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Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high quality standards.
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to following established procedures and safety practices.
Why Work Here?
This opportunity offers an open-ended contract with a pathway to potential direct hire, providing long-term stability and growth. You receive a competitive time-off package that includes 6 paid holidays, 8 paid sick days, and 5 paid vacation days. You work in a high-tech, fast-paced environment where you can enhance your skills, gain experience on advanced tiltrotor aircraft, and contribute to innovative aerospace projects.
Work Environment
The role is based in a high-tech manufacturing facility focused on aircraft production and assembly. You work as a structural mechanic on the aircraft assembly line in a very fast-paced environment. Overtime is available and may be required to support production schedules. The work involves hands-on structural tasks on rotary-wing and tiltrotor aircraft, using standard aircraft sheet metal and structural tools. The facility emphasizes precision, quality, and adherence to engineering specifications and safety standards.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Philadelphia, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $48.00/hr.
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 fully onsite position in Philadelphia,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 2026.
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