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JOB TITLE: Aircraft General Maintenance
LOCATION: San Antonio, TX
PAY RATE: $35.00-40.00/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 (9 months with potential for extension)

• Clearance: Ability to Obtain a Secret clearance

• 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. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Performs efforts associated with flight controls installation, removal and rigging.

• Performs landing gear and servicing of aircraft.

• Performs essential component change outs including servo pumps, filters, and engine components.

• Reads and interprets engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification or repair.

• Accesses aircraft data via computer systems and initiates on-line parts and discrepancy requests.

• Uses Hazardous Energy and Lock Out or Tag systems applications to ensure safe working environment.

• Diagnoses and corrects malfunctions occurring in assembly processes.

• Uses precision measuring instruments, gauges, and tools to check dimensions and conformance to quality requirements.

• Assists other team members (Avionics, Structures, Electrics) to meet cost and schedule targets.

• Maintains certifications, licenses, and permits required for assigned work.

Requirements:

• Ability to Obtain a Secret clearance.

• 4+ years of experience in Depot Level or Heavy General maintenance.

• 4+ years of experience working on aircraft exterior and interior systems including hydraulic, flight control, monuments, landing gears, fuel systems, and engines.

• 4+ years of experience working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings, and standard operating procedures.

• Experience accessing aircraft data via computer.

• Ability to work various shifts, alternate baseline schedules, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

• Ability to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.

• Ability to handle, use, and dispose of hazardous materials.

• Preferred: Experience performing aircraft engine runs and engine borescope inspections.

• Preferred: Ability to operate aircraft tug or tow vehicle, forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment.

• Preferred: Experience with REDARS or Gold-ESP.

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 leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (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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