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JOB TITLE: Heavy Structures Mechanic (Airbus Experience)
LOCATION: Everett, WA
PAY RATE: $38.50/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: 

• Possess intermediate knowledge of aircraft systems and assigned work areas

• Repair, modify, replace, and perform routine aircraft maintenance in specialized structural areas

• Develop repair schemes using Structural Repair Manuals (SRM) or approved engineering data

• Read and interpret manufacturer and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins, drawings, and specifications

• Conduct operational checks and functional tests as required

• Accurately record time and clock to assigned jobs

• Complete on-the-job training (OJT) documentation and required reading

• Communicate effectively with maintenance personnel and leadership regarding progress and issues

• Maintain a clean and organized work area

• Maintain regular and prompt attendance

• Demonstrate professional conduct with coworkers

• Perform additional duties as assigned

• Remove, repair, and replace primary structural components including:

  • Floor beams

  • Longerons

  • Bulkheads

  • Stringers

  • Frames

  • Chords

  • Other primary structural members

• Fabricate parts using layout patterns and templates

• Repair or replace aircraft skin, stiffeners, brackets, fairings, retaining strips, seat tracks, extrusions, and floor beams

• Perform structural rebuilds in accordance with approved data

• Locate, mark, and measure dimensions for structural repairs

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Airframe and/or Powerplant (A&P) License preferred

• Completion of an apprenticeship program OR Minimum two (2) years of related commercial or military aircraft structural experience OR Equivalent combination of education and experience

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and repair data

• Knowledge of fundamental aircraft maintenance practices

• Ability to perform tasks with minimal supervision

• Ability to perform basic to intermediate mathematical calculations

• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, and schedule-based instructions

• Meet all applicable regulatory requirements under FAR Part 65

• Proficiency in aircraft structural repair specialty

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl

• Ability to use hands and arms for precision work

• Close visual focus required

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally

• Ability to climb ladders and aircraft stairs

• 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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