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Aircraft Assembly Mechanic - 30 Openings (Aviation Experience Required)

Kinston, NC 28503

Posted: 01/20/2026 Industry: Aerospace Job Number: z5G7h3l6a1kMvyS65NP3c1suxMZGZs18nNN93X-JRV0= Pay Rate: 36.00 Hourly USD Job Code: JPC - 14463

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Aircraft Assembly Mechanic30 Openings (Aviation Experience Required)
LOCATION: Kinston, NC
PAY RATE: $36/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)

  • Required: Aviation experience 

  • 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: 

  • Perform repetitive and non-repetitive assembly operations on electronic/mechanical assemblies and subassemblies (modules, boards, panels, drawers, frames, cables)

  • Work from diagrams, drawings, and blueprints to make layouts and assemble parts to quality specifications

  • Use hand/power tools, jigs, saws, and precision measuring instruments

  • Conduct continuity checks, functional tests, and quality inspections on work in process and completed assemblies

  • Disassemble, rework, modify, and reassemble prototype or experimental assemblies under simulated conditions

  • Complete data entry and documentation to facilitate assembly progression

  • Set up and operate manual and automated assembly machines and tools

  • Perform minor machine maintenance and basic preventative maintenance duties (e.g., filters, lubrication, light bulbs)

  • Move parts, assemblies, and materials within the work area using assigned equipment

  • Support workflow by coaching, training, and assisting other employees

  • Report and investigate errors or discrepancies in parts, assemblies, procedures, or tools

Requirements:

  • Aviation experience required

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • Drill, seal, insert fasteners, varnish, paint, countersink, sealer application

  • Assembly and sub-assembly of structures

  • Assembler/installer experience with mechanical/electronic systems

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen (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:

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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Meet Your Recruiter

Andrew Lowden
Senior Technical Recruiter

Andrew Lowden is an experienced aerospace recruiter with over a decade in the industry. He specializes in aerospace mechanics, covering everything from maintenance and repairs to modifications and inspections. With a strong industry background, he is dedicated to helping mechanics find roles that match their skills, goals, and needs.

Andrew takes a hands-on approach to recruiting, ensuring each candidate finds the right opportunity—whether they're looking for career advancement, stability, or a better work-life balance.

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