JOB TITLE: E4B Aircraft Mechanic II - Structural - FREE RELO SUPPORT!

LOCATION: San Antonio, TX

PAY RATE: $36.23 per hour 

***MUST BE US PERSONS*** 

Very exciting opportunity to work with one of the world's largest aerospace companies! The contracts are regularly extended, and direct opportunities are often available. 

 Qualifying Questions: 

• Are you a US person, as noted in the Job description? 

• Do you meet the job’s educational and experience requirements?

• Can you either commute to the job location or relocate for the position?

Details: 

• 12-month contract with opportunities for extension

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna 

• As a Tier One supplier – We have priority!

• 1,000’s of openings nationwide

• Potential for bonuses

Summary: 

• Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas.

• Locating blind holes necessary for installation of new structural items to existing structure.

• Perform efforts associated with sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure in accordance with standard repair processes.

• Demonstrates the capability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair.

• Ability to proficiently access and manipulate computer systems daily for work instructions, drawings, and training

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

• Applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufactures' manuals.

• Work typically requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems.

• A detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc. is required.

• The mechanic will be required to access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests.

• This candidate will be responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.

• Operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment.

• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work.

• Work statement is a non-managerial role, non-leadership role

Required Skills:

• High school or GED

• 4+ years of on-aircraft heavy structures experience.

• Please clearly indicate on your resume your aircraft platform experience and years of experience with aircraft heavy structures.

• Demonstrated experience on close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures including doublers, triplers, seat tracks, planks, stringers, etc.

• Must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft repair procedures and replacement of parts, requires broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair, must have thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers.

• This job requires working knowledge of technical publications.

• The incumbent receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records.

• Must be able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.

• Must be able to work various shifts and/or an alternate baseline schedule that may frequently change to support mission requirements and may include weekends and holidays.

• Mission requirements and/or workload may require both scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

Ability to Perform the Following Requirements:

• The candidate must be able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.

• Exposure to noise, working on elevated platforms

• Use personal protective gear for face, eyes, ears, hand, and arms as required.

• Pass visual acuity and color perception tests

• Read, write, and comprehend the English language

• Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous material

• Obtain & maintain training certifications as required to support assignment responsibilities

• Occasional (1 to 3 hrs) finger manipulation

• On occasion, a 2-person lift may be necessary for weights greater than 50 lbs

• Frequent reaching overhead (3 to 6 hrs)

• Frequent walking on flat surfaces

• Frequent standing flat or uneven surfaces

• Frequent balancing on a ladder, steps, or uneven surfaces

• Occasional climbing on 3-12 ft ladders or stands

• Rotation of head/neck, sitting, crawling, squatting, bend/stoop, lying down, and operate foot controls for an extended period of time

• Occasional contact with metals

• Frequent exposure to noise

Desired Skills

• Experience with Depot Level/Heavy Structures maintenance

• Experience working with titanium aircraft structures.

• Experience working on or around Executive Fleet Platform

• Operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment.

• FAA certification in Airframe and/or Power Plant license is preferred

*ITAR Definition

Under § 120.14 of the ITAR a U.S. person is defined as a person who is a lawful permanent resident of the United States. A lawful permanent resident is further defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20). A U.S. Person is also a protected individual which is defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

The Structures Company is a leading national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. Our clients depend on us for comprehensive support across various domains, including engineering, IT, production, maintenance & repair, and support staff. Our specialized recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service.  

We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States. 

The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/EOE).

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, aircraft 

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