Structures Technician

Location: Tampa, FL

Pay: $35.00 - $52.00/hr

Duration: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire

Job Overview

A leading aerospace modification company is seeking Structures Technicians to support aircraft modification, repair, and fabrication projects. This role focuses on structural aircraft work, mission system installations, and aircraft modifications on special mission platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft structural repairs and fabrication work
• Interpret engineering drawings, STCs, SRMs, and installation instructions
• Lay out, drill, ream, countersink, and fit aircraft structures
• Install and modify aircraft panels, fairings, access doors, and mission system structures
• Use precision measuring tools to verify dimensions and tolerances
• Complete aircraft modifications in accordance with approved engineering data
• Work closely with engineering and maintenance teams to support aircraft upgrades

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of aircraft structural repair and fabrication experience
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and repair manuals
• Experience with sheet metal, structural repairs, riveting, and aircraft modifications
• Experience using precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, etc.)
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance

Work Environment

• Work performed in an aircraft maintenance and modification facility
• Hands-on structural repair, fabrication, and installation work
• Use of aircraft sheet metal tools and precision measuring equipment
• Team-oriented environment focused on safety, quality, and efficiency
• May require working in confined aircraft spaces and standing for extended periods

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Petersburg, FL.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $52.00/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 Contract to Hire position based out of St. Petersburg, FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in St. Petersburg,FL.

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.