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JOB TITLE: C-17 Aircraft Maintenance - DEFENSE
LOCATION: Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ
PAY RATE: $41.91/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)

• Clearance: Secret clearance required

• 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: 

• Assemble, disassemble, and/or modify aerospace systems.

• Change, remove, replace, or upgrade aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement approved modifications.

• Oversee assembly, disassembly, and overhaul activities.

• Configure aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment.

• Troubleshoot complex pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

• Isolate mechanical and electrical faults and repair defective components.

• Perform validation and verification testing of systems and components.

• Document procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g., repairs, test results, modifications, inspections).

• Inspect components and verify repairs to ensure flight worthiness requirements are met.

• Support and/or oversee training activities as needed.

• Work under general direction.

Requirements:

• Secret clearance required

• High School diploma or GED required.

• Typically 4 or more years of related work experience required.

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience acceptable (e.g., vocational school, Associate degree plus 2+ years of related experience, Bachelor’s degree, etc.).

• Applicable and appropriate educational and/or certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience required.

• Eagerness to learn and develop technical expertise.

• Minimum of 3 years of aircraft maintenance experience.

• Ability to prioritize and complete required training and qualification requirements in a timely manner.

• Strong troubleshooting skills in pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

• High attention to detail to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

• 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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