About this role
Job Title: Structures MechanicJob DescriptionAs a Structures Mechanic, you will be responsible for the heavy maintenance and refurbishment of heavy-lift commercial operations helicopters, specifically the S64 model. You will utilize blueprints to perform essential repairs such as riveting, countersinking, bending, and cutting sheet metal, and installing structural components. The fleet is often deployed, especially during fire season, and is maintained at this location for heavy checks and upgrades. The role includes full rebuilds of S-64s using airframes pulled from storage and extensive inventory for additions to the fleet or for sales to other operators.
Responsibilities
- Perform heavy maintenance and refurbishment of S64 helicopters.
- Use blueprints to execute repairs and installations.
- Conduct riveting, countersinking, bending, and cutting of sheet metal.
- Install structural components accurately.
- Engage in full rebuilds of S-64s using stored airframes and other resources.
- Fabricate or install components based on assigned tasks and abilities.
Essential Skills
- Experience in structures and sheet metal repair.
- Proficiency with aircraft and helicopter maintenance.
- Ability to read and work from blueprints.
- Skill in riveting, cutting, bending, and countersinking sheet metal.
- Minimum 2 years of MRO experience.
- Comfortable performing a Structures test.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Possession of basic hand tools is required.
- A&P license preferred but not mandatory.
Why Work Here? Join a stable company with long-term employment opportunities, supported by large forest service contracts and a multi-year production schedule of rebuilds. Enjoy good benefits, a manageable cost of living, and opportunities for travel and advancement. Work EnvironmentWork in a dynamic aircraft hangar and shop area in Central Point, OR, which is the headquarters location encompassing engineering, administration, machining, quality departments, and more. Benefit from access to an advanced electronic tool crib. The work schedule is Monday to Thursday from 6 AM to 4 PM and Friday from 6 AM to 2:30 PM, with potential shift changes to a 3 PM to 2 AM schedule after 3 months, requiring openness to flexible working hours.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of CENTRAL POINT, OR.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $42.00 - $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)
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in CENTRAL POINT,OR.
About Aerotek
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
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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