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JOB TITLE: Aircraft Structures Mechanic (Defense) – Housing Support + $600/Week Per Diem
LOCATION: San Antonio, TX
PAY RATE: $45-50/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)

• Security Clearance: Secret (must be obtained post-start)

• 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: 

• Maintain, repair, and modify aircraft structures and structural components of moderate to complex difficulty

• Apply technical knowledge of airframe and powerplant systems to troubleshoot malfunctions and restore equipment functionality

• Interpret technical documentation such as blueprints, schematics, and manufacturer manuals to solve structural and mechanical problems

• Provide guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians on aircraft modifications and maintenance tasks

• Prioritize workload to meet schedules on assigned projects

• Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation on critical support structures, including fracture-critical areas

• Locate blind holes for installation of new structural items on existing aircraft structures

• Seal, paint, shim, and preserve structures according to standard repair processes

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements for structural modifications/repairs

• Access and use computer systems for work instructions, drawings, and training

• Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot-level modification and repair of structural parts

• Apply technical expertise to solve complex structural problems

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical components and non-complex electrical systems

• Operate unique aircraft tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes, and shears

• Access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate parts/discrepancy requests

• Operate forklifts, mobile cranes, and riding-type electric elevating equipment as required

• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses, and permits for assigned work

• Work various shifts, including alternate schedules, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required

Requirements:

• Security Clearance: Secret (must be obtained post-start)

• High School Diploma or GED

• 4+ years of on-aircraft heavy structures experience

• Experience with close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation on doublers, triplers, seat tracks, planks, stringers, and other heavy structures

• Experience working with non-porous metals such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless steel

• Experience reading and interpreting schematics, specifications, assembly drawings, and standard operating procedures

• Proficiency with structures hand tools including drills (45° and 90°), pancake adapters, countersink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns

• Knowledge of shop mathematics and practices

• Proficient in computer systems for aircraft work and basic office software

• Regular and predictable attendance is required

• Ability to obtain customer approval for access; certain citizenship statuses may limit eligibility

• Subject to 3rd party background check (employment, residence, finances, criminal history, prior military service, drug use)

• Ascend/descend vertical ladders and work in confined spaces

• Lift up to approximately 35 lbs; occasional 2-person lift for items >50 lbs

• Frequent reaching overhead, walking, standing, balancing, climbing, squatting, bending, stooping, crawling, and operating foot controls

• Occasional contact with metals and exposure to noise

• Use personal protective equipment for eyes, ears, hands, and face as required

• Pass visual acuity and color perception tests

• 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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