As a Structures Mechanic, you will be responsible for the heavy maintenance and refurbishment of heavy-lift commercial operation helicopters, specifically the S64 model. You will utilize blueprints to perform repairs by riveting, countersinking, bending, and cutting sheet metal, as well as installing structural components. Our team maintains a fleet often deployed during fire season, performing heavy checks and upgrades. Additionally, we rebuild S-64s using airframes from storage, our inventory, and fabricate and install other systems for fleet additions or sales to other operators.

• Perform heavy maintenance and refurbishment of S64 helicopters.
• Utilize blueprints to execute repairs by riveting, countersinking, bending, and cutting sheet metal.
• Install structural components as needed.
• Conduct full rebuilds of S-64s using available resources and fabricate necessary systems.
• Assign tasks based on mechanical abilities, such as fabrication or installation.

• Proficiency in structures and sheet metal work for aircraft.
• Experience with helicopter structural repair and aviation mechanics.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and execute sheet metal repairs.
• Competence in drilling, cutting, bending, countersinking, and riveting aircraft sheet metal.

• Comfortable performing a Structures test on or before the first day, including riveting and bending tasks.
• Possession of basic hand tools is required.
• A&P certification is preferred but not mandatory.
• Minimum of 4 years of Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) experience, especially for at least two mechanics.
• Willingness to accommodate candidates from local or aircraft structures manufacturing backgrounds.

Enjoy long-term employment with a stable company holding large forest service contracts and a multi-year production schedule of rebuilds. Benefit from a manageable cost of living, good benefits, opportunities for travel, and prospects for advancement.

Work in aircraft hangar and shop areas located in Central Point, OR. Our headquarters include engineering, administration, machining, and quality departments. Access to a highly advanced electronic tool crib is provided. The standard shift is Monday through Thursday from 6 AM to 4 PM, and Friday from 6 AM to 2:30 PM. After 3 months, there is a possibility of moving to a 3 PM to 2 AM shift (4 x 10s). The second shift is newly established, with a lead already in place and plans to build up the team.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of CENTRAL POINT, OR.

The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $52.00/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 CENTRAL POINT,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2026.

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.