We are seeking a skilled Aircraft Structural Technician to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for building mechanical and electrical sub-assemblies, performing functional qualification testing, and maintaining, troubleshooting, and installing fluid and electromechanical components. The role requires close collaboration with engineers and leadership to drive operational improvements, and the ability to adapt quickly in a high-paced, challenging work environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete work order operations, quality buyoffs, and issuing hardware
• Build mechanical and electrical sub-assemblies
• Perform functional qualification testing and harness routing between kit assemblies
• Proficiently use various mechanical tools
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and install fluid and electromechanical components from a schematic or drawing
• Work closely with engineers and leadership to develop and implement operational improvements focused on driving task times down and ease of repeatability
• Rapidly change roles and responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• Play a critical role in coordinated vehicle movements and integrated pressurized ground operations

• Experience in a startup development environment
• Experience working in a flight development program
• Ability to transition parts and assemblies from the first article to production

• Modify, repair, assemble, drill, and install aircraft components
• Drill, ream, and countersink full-size holes in parts and assemblies in the proper sequence to the correct size
• Experience using hand tools, pilot holes, or by hand per drawing or instructions
• Ability to select drill bits, reamers, and/or countersinking tools for pilot and full-size holes
• Experience with CAD/CAM preferred
• Basic shop knowledge of tools and equipment
• Previous systems development experience
• GSE build and operations experience
• Basic knowledge of GD&T as well as Microsoft Office
• Ability to take measurements using precision tools such as gauge pins, micrometers, depth gauges, scales, calipers, ball gauges, etc.
• Previous experience with integration and assembly of large structural assemblies
• Knowledge of simple harnessing and connectorizing
• Ability to design and fabricate tooling necessary for safe/complete operations
• Experience supervising large lifts and rigging
• Previous experience with component-level builds and tests including proofing, ATP, etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues in-situ on the floor and redline changes for engineering
• Willingness to travel for test operations, etc.
• A&P license preferred

Join a start-up environment where your opinions are valued and you can contribute to the development of supersonic aircraft. Enjoy competitive pay and the opportunity to work on exciting modification projects.

Work Environment

The work environment is partially climate-controlled and can be hot in summer, but there are big fans to keep you cool. All necessary tools are provided. The team is highly collaborative, and you will work closely with others to complete tasks and projects efficiently.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Atlanta, Georgia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $39.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Atlanta,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 6, 2025.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.