Contract Type: 6+ Month Contract to Hire

Location: Ventura, CA

Compensation: up to $44 an hour (based on experience)

Company Overview: The Structures Mechanic performs inspection, maintenance, repair, and modification of aircraft structural assemblies in support of hot section and regional MRO operations. This position focuses on metallic structures and aircraft sheet metal repairs to ensure continued airworthiness and compliance with approved data.

Job Description:
* Perform structural repairs and modifications on aircraft and components including skins, frames, stringers, ribs, doublers, and brackets
* Remove and install structural components using solid rivets, blind fasteners, HiLoks, bolts, and screws
* Drill, ream, countersink, deburr, and cold work close-tolerance holes
* Fabricate and install sheet metal parts in accordance with approved drawings and repair data
* Conduct damage assessments and corrosion inspections on aircraft structures
* Perform structural repairs in accordance with SRMs, AMMs, engineering orders, and FAA regulations
* Apply sealants, corrosion protection, and surface treatments as required
* Use precision measuring tools to verify tolerances and ensure quality workmanship
* Properly document all maintenance actions in accordance with company and regulatory requirements
* Work collaboratively with engineering, quality, and inspection teams to resolve discrepancies

Qualifications:
* High school diploma or GED required
* Minimum 23 years of aircraft structures or sheet metal experience in an MRO or heavy maintenance environment
* Ability to read and understand aircraft technical documentation
* Experience working in an FAA-regulated environment preferred

Work Environment:
* Part 145 MRO
* Monday Friday
* 7am 4:30pm

Additional Information:
* Prior Part 145 MRO experience
* Experience on regional aircraft, nacelles, or engineadjacent structures
* FAA Airframe license a plus but not required

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ventura, CA.
Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $40.00/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 Ventura,CA.
Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 26, 2026.

About Aerotek:

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.

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