JOB TITLE: Aircraft Fuel Systems Technician (Entry-Level)
LOCATION: San Antonio, TX
PAY RATE: $28.88/hour

We are a national staffing agency partnering with top-tier aerospace and defense companies, and we’re seeking first-class employees to join our clients’ teams!

Job Details:

• Contract Length: 12 months (with potential extension)
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority as a Tier 1 supplier
• Opportunities: Thousands of openings nationwide

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Read and interpret technical drawings, work instructions, and specifications

• Use chemicals (lubricants, sealants, adhesives, etc.) and work with special finishes

• Operate computers in a production setting

• Assemble and install structural components, including sealing, plumbing, and electrical systems

• Work with composite and metal structures using drills, rivet guns, torque wrenches, and other hand/power tools

• Inspect work for quality and remove FOD (Foreign Object Debris)

• Operate lifts (scissor/elevated work platforms)

• Work in confined fuel cell spaces for extended periods

• Perform physically demanding tasks: bending, kneeling, climbing, crawling, lifting up to 35 lbs, standing 6–8 hrs

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required

• 1+ years of experience using power tools

• 1+ years following written and verbal work instructions

• 1+ years of mechanical or assembly experience

• Ability to access tight spaces (fuel tank opening approx. 18” x 10”)

• Experience operating heavy equipment

• Willingness to work variable shifts

• Background in aerospace, automotive, robotics, military, or similar industries (education or hands-on experience)

• Applicable certifications or equivalent experience from an accredited institution

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship is required under ITAR regulations. A U.S. person is defined as a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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