Aircraft Maintenance Technician

JOB TITLE: Aircraft Maintenance Technician
LOCATION:Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
PAY RATE: $47.21/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)

• Clearance: Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

• 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. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Assembles, disassembles, and modifies systems by changing, removing, replacing, or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.

• Oversees assembly, disassembly, or overhaul operations.

• Configures aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment.

• Troubleshoots complex pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components.

• Performs validation and verification testing of systems and components.

• Documents procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance for repairs, test results, modifications, and inspection results.

• Inspects components and verifies repairs for flight worthiness requirements.

• Oversees training of personnel on maintenance and repair procedures.

• Reads, understands, and interprets basic engineering drawings and technical specifications.

• Detects hazardous working conditions and safety problems through regular checks of equipment and work area.

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

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

• Must be able to enter confined spaces with an entry opening of 10"X18".

• 3+ years of experience reading, understanding, and interpreting basic engineering drawings and technical specifications.

• 3+ years of experience detecting hazardous working conditions and safety problems via regular checks of equipment and work area.

• 3+ years of experience in repair, maintenance, and retrofit processes and practices.

• Ability to pass Ground Operations Personnel (GOP) and air respirator medical physicals and maintain qualification or certification.

• Experience troubleshooting complex pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

• Experience performing validation and verification testing of systems and components.

• Experience documenting procedures and compliance records for repairs, test results, and modifications.

• Experience inspecting components and verifying repairs for flight worthiness.

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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