JOB TITLE: Flight Readiness inspection - LICENSED
LOCATION: North Charleston, SC
PAY RATE: Up to $43/hour

We are a national staffing agency partnering with top-tier aerospace and defense companies, and we’re seeking first-class employees to join our clients’ teams!

Job Details:

• Contract Length: 12 months (with potential extension)

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority as a Tier 1 supplier

• Opportunities: Thousands of openings nationwide

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  Shift: Variable shift – determined at time of hire based on business needs

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: 

• Perform final inspections and verify component installations on commercial aircraft.

• Support of system operational testing, troubleshooting, and validation processes.

• Work in a flight line environment and are expected to ensure safety and quality standards are met throughout preflight and post-flight activities.

• Perform verification and inspection of final component installations and aircraft system functionality

• Inspect and verify troubleshooting results for pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and avionics systems

• Conduct inspections during pre-flight and post-flight checks, and of maintenance/modification work prior to delivery

• Document issues identified during operation and testing of aircraft

• Assist with system and sub-system inspections and maintenance tasks in preparation for aircraft delivery

• Plan and arrange tasks independently with guidance from a lead technician

• Identify and document non-conformances with minimal supervision

• Maintain all required certifications necessary to perform assigned duties

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED 

• Must be able to work any shift, including days, nights, and weekends

• 3+ years of aerospace, fabrication, or manufacturing experience

• 3+ years of quality inspection and/or auditing experience

• 3+ years of experience in flight line operations

• 3+ years of experience working in team environments

• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• FAA Airframe & Power Plant (A&P) License or signed FAA Form 8610-2

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

   

Desired Skills:

• Experience with the 787 program

• Familiarity with Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention practices

• Formal or informal team leadership experience

• Proficiency in systems such as REDARS and PSDS

• Experience with creating and managing various forms of Non-Conformance Records (NCRs) and Emergent Process Documents (EPDs)

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:

U.S. Citizenship is required under ITAR regulations. A U.S. person is defined as a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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