JOB TITLE: F/A-18 Tool Coordinator - DEFENSE
LOCATION: NAS New Orleans Belle Chasse, LA 
PAY RATE: $28-34/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)

• 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: 

• Assess maintenance requirements and validate customer requests for non-production materials, tools, and shop supplies.

• Coordinate with support organizations to resolve maintenance issues and mitigate impacts to budget or schedules.

• Investigate changes in maintenance needs and recommend solutions for process and emergent requirements.

• Analyze and oversee procurement of maintenance tools, products, and services.

• Review inventory usage and manage stock effectively using inventory management systems.

• Fulfill requirements for non-production materials, portable tools, perishable tools, and shop supplies.

• Analyze products for compliance using industry specs, engineering definitions, and maintenance procedures.

• Facilitate procurement of commodities required by maintenance operations.

• Review on-hand inventory, coordinate redistribution, and support removal of obsolete stock.

• Prepare reports to support organizational and contractual needs.

• Work under limited supervision.

• Perform start- and end-of-shift inventory checks; manage tool/toolbox checkout and return.

• Track calibrated equipment (e.g., test equipment, torque wrenches, lifting devices) and coordinate repairs/calibration.

• Track all activity using a computer-based management system.

• Assist aircraft mechanics with tool selection and distribution.

Requirements:

• AA degree and typically 3+ years of related experience, or equivalent education and experience.

• Tool maintenance and distribution

• Experience or familiarity with electronic tracking systems

• Inventory/stock management

• 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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