Aircraft General Mechanic - Free Housing Support

JOB TITLE: Aircraft General Mechanic - Free Housing Support
LOCATION: San Antonio, TX
PAY RATE: $43.05/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: 

• Maintain, repair, and modify aircraft structures and components, including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.

• Diagnose equipment malfunctions using airframe and power plant systems and restore operational condition.

• Read and interpret technical documentation, blueprints, manufacturer manuals, engineering drawings, technical orders, and retrofit requirements.

• Perform close-tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation on critical support structures and fracture-critical areas.

• Locate blind holes and install new structural items to existing structures.

• Perform sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving of structures per standard repair processes.

• Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot-level modification and repair of structural parts.

• Assist team members (General Mechanics, Avionics, Electrics) to meet cost and schedule targets.

• Follow safety procedures including Hazardous Energy and Lock Out/Tag systems.

• Ascend/descend vertical ladders, work in confined spaces, lift up to 35–50 lbs, and operate personal protective equipment.

• Maintain certifications, licenses, and training required for assignment responsibilities.

• Ensure compliance with export control requirements (must be a U.S. Person per 22 C.F.R. §120.15).

• Participate in assessments at the end of training cycles.

Requirements:

• Education/Experience: High School diploma or GED with 3+ years’ related experience, or equivalent vocational/associate-level training.

• 4+ years of experience performing aircraft maintenance and structural repair duties.

• Ability to work variable shifts, including scheduled/unscheduled overtime, weekends, and holidays.

• Frequent walking, standing, balancing, climbing ladders (3–12 ft), and reaching overhead.

• Occasional finger manipulation, crawling, squatting, bending, and lying down.

• Exposure to noise, metals, plastics, solvents, and elevated platforms.

• Ability to perform tasks safely with protective gear and pass visual acuity/color perception tests.

• 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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