JOB TITLE: Flight Readiness inspection - LICENSED 
LOCATION: San Antonio, TX
PAY RATE: $45/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Shifts: Variable Shifts

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

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: 

• Inspect flight component installations and verify functional testing of aircraft systems.

• Troubleshoot and verify pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and avionics systems.

• Perform and document pre-flight, post-flight, maintenance, and modification inspections.

• Record and support resolution of issues found during testing and operation.

• Conduct self-inspections and ensure accuracy of work performed.

• Create non-conformance records with minimal supervision.

• Plan and schedule work activities with guidance from team leads.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.

• 4+ years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience (e.g., vocational training + 2 years, associate degree + experience, etc.)

• Ability to work any shift, including days, nights, and weekends.

• 3+ years of aerospace industry experience.

• 3+ years in quality inspection and/or auditing.

• 3+ years using Velocity and 787 production systems.

• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

•  Successful completion of on-the-job or classroom training is required for this assignment.

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

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift up to 35 lbs.

• Work may include exposure to elevated platforms, noise, and hazardous materials.

• Requires use of PPE and passing visual acuity/color perception tests.

• Frequent walking, standing, overhead reaching, climbing ladders/stairs, and balancing on uneven surfaces.

• Occasional crawling, squatting, bending, and manipulation of small components.

Preferred Qualifications:

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant license.

• 3+ years of FOD (Foreign Object Debris) risk awareness.

• 3+ years of experience on the 787 program.

• 2+ years of formal or informal team leadership.

• Proficient in REDARS, PSDS, and BAC specifications.

• Experienced in NCR and EPD processes (NC, RGEN, PU, SAT, SRR, etc.).

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• 3+ years of flight line operations experience.

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:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

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

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