Structures Mechanic

As a Structures Mechanic, you will be responsible for servicing various aircraft systems, including hydraulic systems, high-pressure air/nitrogen/oxygen systems, alcohol anti-ice systems, refrigerated air systems, and ground support equipment. You will perform functional tests simulating both ground and flight conditions on aircraft mechanical systems.

• Service and maintain hydraulic, high-pressure air/nitrogen/oxygen, and alcohol anti-ice systems.
• Handle refrigerated air systems and ground support equipment for various aircraft models.
• Perform functional tests simulating ground and flight conditions on aircraft mechanical systems.
• Read and interpret engineering documents and system schematics.
• Operate ground support equipment to simulate conditions.
• Adjust electrical switches per applicable systems.
• Troubleshoot, modify, and repair mechanical aircraft systems and airframes.

• 5 years of aircraft structures modification experience.
• Experience in flight line, repair station, and MRO.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical aircraft systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documents.
• Basic and working knowledge of electrical aircraft systems.
• Knowledge of safety and operating procedures for power-on aircraft.

• Experience working on aircraft final assembly and system installation.
• Ability to achieve sufficient technical qualifications for product verification certification.

Join a dynamic team in a state-of-the-art Flight Test Center where your skills in aircraft systems will be valued and expanded. Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment.

The work will be conducted at a Flight Test Center in Wichita, KS, in a non-climate-controlled environment where customers frequently visit. Shifts include 1st shift (Monday-Friday; 6:30am-3pm), 2nd shift (Monday-Thursday; 1pm-11:30pm), and weekend shifts (Friday-Sunday; 6:30am-6:30pm). Candidates must be open to working all shifts.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wichita, KS.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 28, 2025.

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.