Aircraft Assembler

JOB TITLE: Aircraft Assembler
LOCATION:Pinellas Park, F
PAY RATE: $26-31.44/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)

• 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 (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) 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: 

• Interpret blueprints and work instructions to assemble aircraft components.

• Utilize precision measuring equipment to verify dimensions with tolerances up to .001”.

• Perform hand drilling and installation of aircraft-specific fasteners.

• Complete part-fitting operations including filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, drilling, reaming, riveting, countersinking, and cold working.

• Drill close tolerance holes and measure parts using various methods to verify dimensions.

• Modify or repair assemblies to incorporate engineering changes.

• Perform a variety of operations to manufacture, assemble, and refurbish aircraft parts and structures.

• Ensure a defect-free product through assembly operations.

Requirements:

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

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

• Basic experience with reading blueprints and interpreting specifications and/or technical publications.

• Basic experience with basic hand tools including drills, torque wrenches, and inspection tools.

• Ability to use precision instruments.

• Basic experience with locating holes from blueprints by hand layout, tooling jigs, engineering prints, or technology-based platforms.

• Basic experience in sheet metal manufacturing and/or assembly.

• Aircraft Assembly experience preferred.

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 leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (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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