JOB TITLE: FAA Component Repair 
LOCATION: Trumbull, CT
PAY RATE: $23.50/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)

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  Shift: 1st Shift

• 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: 

• Work independently with minimal supervision.

• Use precision measuring tools (feeler gauges, dial indicators, micrometers, calipers).

• Repair detail components by filing, stoning, lapping, and polishing.

• Operate power and hand tools for drilling, sanding, and riveting.

• Document evaluation results clearly and communicate repair requirements for in-house and outsourced work.

• Adhere to all EH&S requirements, FAA/EASA regulations, and company policies.

• Follow procedures in component maintenance manuals, service bulletins, ORIs, OREIs, drawings, and check sheets.

• Use torque wrenches competently and understand SAC torque specification SS9300.

• Apply chemical treatments to repaired surfaces per approved data.

• Interpret paperwork to ensure proper part identification, operational sequence, and accurate recordkeeping.

• Perform drilling, reaming, tapping, stud changes, helicoil installation, and bushing/liner installation via shrink fitting or arbor press.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Automotive trade school preferred

• FAA Airframe license preferred, but not required

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation

• Knowledge of component repair processes and tooling

• 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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