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JOB TITLE: F-18 Seat Systems
LOCATION: New Orleans, LA
PAY RATE: Up to $44/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: 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 and service F/A-18 aircraft seats, ejection systems, and associated life support equipment

• Remove, install, and inspect oxygen system valves, gauges, converters, and regulators

• Rig ejection seats, shoulder harnesses, lap belts, and Cartridge Actuation Devices (CADs)

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

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

• Troubleshoot and repair complex pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems

• Assemble/disassemble components and perform system upgrades or modifications

• Ensure all maintenance activity is documented in compliance with regulatory and contractual standards

• Conduct flight-worthiness inspections and assist in training efforts

• Prioritize quality and safety in all tasks

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance, which mandates U.S. Citizenship as required by the U.S. Government.

• An interim and/or final Secret Clearance will be required after the start of employment.

• High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum 4 years of aircraft maintenance experience

• Hands-on experience with ejection systems

• Experience removing, installing, and inspecting aircraft systems and tools

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs

• Must wear PPE (steel-toe boots, safety glasses, high-visibility jacket, hard hat)

Preferred Skills:

• Navy AME experience

• Prior F/A-18 maintenance background

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

Take your career to new heights—apply today!

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