Aircraft Structures Technician
C-130 Hercules
Starting at $39 hourly
Trenton Base, Canada

Position Overview

The Structures Technician installs, inspects, modifies, adjusts, or repairs structures—such as corrosion, stringers, frames, and longerons—on assigned aircraft.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs operational checks and corrosion control.

• Uses complex test equipment such as multi-meters, deviation meters, and specialized test equipment to perform maintenance.

• Repairs or replaces parts based on blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents.

• Performs calibration, repair, and replacement of parts based on inspection results.

• Practices good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention, and safety at all times.

• Annotates maintenance actions in aircraft records.

• Maintains working knowledge of technical publications and aircraft maintenance applications.

• Must be capable and willing to execute standard aircraft maintenance tasks as part of daily operations.

Other or Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

• In-depth knowledge of basic sheetmetal tools.

• Working knowledge of aircraft components and systems.

• Ability to interpret schematic diagrams, engineering drawings, and blueprints of assigned tasks.

• Working knowledge of standard sheetmetal work.

• Working knowledge of technical orders and maintenance forms.

• Ability to read and interpret data is required.

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

• Ability to obtain a control goods clearance.

Experience & Education

• High School degree or equivalent required.

• Minimum of two (2) to four (4) years recent experience in the repair of aircraft structures or sheetmetal systems of the C-130 aircraft. Four (4) years preferred. (Note: Original text mistakenly referenced avionics—corrected to match structural role.)

Physical Requirements / Working Environment

• May work in aircraft maintenance hangar or outside.

• May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure.

• May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft.

• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft.

• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.

• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.

• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp, or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee, and reach above/below shoulders.

• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.

• May be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, and identify small objects and hand tools.

• Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings, and other small scales.

• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.

• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.

• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, APU, etc.

What We Bring

• The successful candidate's starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.

• The salary range provided is intended to reflect the value of the company's base pay compensation for the location and may be modified at the company's discretion.

Other compensation elements offered:

• Overtime

• Premium Pay

• Differential Pay
  Please speak with a recruiter for additional information.

Employee benefits include:

• Healthcare coverage

• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits

• Retirement plan

• Wellness programs

• Paid time off, including holidays and leave of absences

Requirement

• Must be a resident or a citizen of Canada.