Aircraft Structures Technician

Job Description

About the Company STS Technical Services is a Top 100 staffing firm partnered with some of the largest names in the aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial industries. Its professional recruitment teams place talented individuals with client operations across the United States and internationally, offering contract, direct-hire and project-based positions. Role Overview STS Technical Services is hiring experienced Aircraft Structures Technicians to join a respected aviation team in Moline, Illinois. This hands-on position focuses on inspecting, servicing, repairing and modifying aircraft airframes, structural systems and composite components. The technician plays a critical role in maintaining the structural integrity of aircraft, supporting repair and modification projects, reading and interpreting aircraft blueprints and ensuring all work complies with FAA regulations and company quality standards. Key Responsibilities Perform structural repairs and modifications on aircraft and components Interpret technical drawings and blueprints for structural work Take full ownership of assigned structural projects and deliver quality results Ensure compliance with the Quality Control Manual and FAA regulations Maintain detailed documentation of all work performed Keep work areas clean, organised and in compliance with safety regulations Safeguard customer aircraft, components and parts at all times Comply with all federal, OSHA, state and local safety and environmental regulations Perform additional duties as required Requirements Ability to obtain and maintain airport security clearance (AOA badge) Strong working knowledge of FARs 43, 65, 91, 135 and 145 Licences & Qualifications Preferred: Airframe & Powerplant certificate (Airframe-only also accepted) Education: high school diploma or equivalent required Experience 3 to 5 years of aircraft maintenance experience with a focus on structural repair and modification King Air and/or Citation aircraft experience preferred Demonstrated experience with flight control surface repairs Additional Information STS Technical Services connects skilled professionals with opportunities across the United States, and its dedicated recruitment team supports candidates from day one to ensure a smooth hiring experience and long-term success.

Requirements

• Perform structural repairs and modifications on aircraft and components
• Interpret technical drawings and blueprints for structural work
• Take full ownership of assigned structural projects and deliver quality results
• Ensure compliance with the Quality Control Manual and FAA regulations
• Maintain detailed documentation of all work performed
• Keep work areas clean, organised and in compliance with safety regulations
• Safeguard customer aircraft, components and parts at all times
• Comply with all federal, OSHA, state and local safety and environmental regulations
• Perform additional duties as required
• Ability to obtain and maintain airport security clearance (AOA badge)
• Strong working knowledge of FARs 43, 65, 91, 135 and 145
• Preferred: Airframe & Powerplant certificate (Airframe-only also accepted)
• Education: high school diploma or equivalent required
• 3 to 5 years of aircraft maintenance experience with a focus on structural repair and modification
• King Air and/or Citation aircraft experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience with flight control surface repairs