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JOB TITLE: F-18 Electrical - DEFENSE 
LOCATION: New Orleans, LA
PAY RATE: Up to $43/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: Must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

• Shift: 1st

• 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 aircraft avionics, electrical systems, and associated equipment.

• Remove, install, and inspect avionics/electrical components and related gear.

• Perform daily, pre-/post-flight, and periodic aircraft inspections.

• Support flight operations including launch, recovery, turnaround, and plane captain duties.

• Assemble, disassemble, or modify systems and components to correct faults or support upgrades.

• Configure aerospace vehicles and perform bench testing of equipment.

• Troubleshoot complex electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

• Conduct validation/verification testing of systems and components.

• Document maintenance actions and ensure regulatory and contractual compliance.

• Inspect repairs and components for flightworthiness.

• Promote safety, quality, and compliance in all work.

• May oversee training and direct other technicians.

• Works under general direction.

Requirements:

• Must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

• An interim and/or final Secret Clearance post-start is required.

• High school diploma/GED

• Minimum 5 years of experience with military fighter aircraft maintenance

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds

• Comfortable working variable shifts including nights and weekends

• Minimum 1 year of experience interpreting technical manuals and publications

• Able to work in all weather conditions with exposure to loud noise and exhaust

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

Preferred Skills:

• F/A-18 (AT/AE) qualifications

• Fighter avionics/electrical modification experience

• Experience with Navy 4790.1 documentation and requirements

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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