Job Title: Aerospace Structures Mechanic

Locations Available: CA, SC, WA, TX, NM, CO, KS, VA, NC, GA, OK, MO

We are a national staffing firm partnering with top-tier aerospace companies, and we are 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:

• Perform close-tolerance drilling, reaming, and installation/removal in critical structural areas, including blind holes for new components.

• Seal, paint, and preserve structures following standard repair procedures.

• Interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, and specifications for structural repairs and modifications.

• Utilize tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot-level structural modifications.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of on-aircraft heavy structures experience.

• Recent experience with VIP or specialty aircraft interior installations.

• Proficiency in aircraft repair procedures, structural modifications, and technical publications.

• Familiarity with aircraft-specific tools and schematics.

• Ability to obtain customer approval for aircraft access (dual citizenship may restrict access).

• Physically capable of climbing ladders, working in confined spaces, and lifting up to 35 lbs.

• Comfortable working on elevated platforms and using protective gear.

• Must pass visual acuity and color perception tests.

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

Desired Skills:

• FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant certification preferred.

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical components, including sheet metal and structural repairs.

• Access and manage work instructions and parts requests via computer systems.

• Operate aircraft-specific tools (e.g., torque wrenches, micrometers) and equipment (e.g., forklifts, cranes).

• Guide lower-level technicians during maintenance and modification tasks.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a leading aerospace staffing agency, providing top-tier talent to major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements in engineering, production, IT, maintenance, and support roles.

Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship 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

Take your aerospace career to new heights—apply today!

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