Aviation Structures Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Overview

Perform inspection, repair, fabrication, and installation of aircraft structural components in accordance with FAA regulations, maintenance manuals, and company procedures. Support commercial aircraft maintenance and modification programs in an MRO environment.

• Inspect, repair, modify, and replace aircraft sheet metal structures, including skins, floor beams, and landing gear fittings.
• Perform drilling, riveting, fabrication, assembly, and installation of structural components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical manuals.
• Fabricate and repair sheet metal parts using aluminum, steel, stainless steel, and composite materials.
• Complete required maintenance documentation, work cards, component removal logs, and training records.
• Safely operate sheet metal equipment, hand tools, lift equipment, rivet guns, drills, and forming machinery.
• Follow FAA regulations, company procedures, and safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and support other maintenance activities as needed.

• 3+ years of aircraft structures, airframe, or sheet metal experience, preferably on commercial aircraft.
• Hands-on experience with drilling, riveting, structural repairs, and modifications in an MRO environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical data.
• Experience fabricating and installing aircraft structural components.
• Boeing and Airbus experience preferred.
• Proficient with common aircraft sheet metal tools and equipment.
• Valid driver's license.

• 1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, with overtime available.
• Hangar and shop environment supporting wide-body cargo conversion programs.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to aircraft maintenance equipment, noise, temperature changes, and industrial work conditions.
• Basic personal tools required.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Marana, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $39.12 - $46.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Marana,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2026.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.