JOB TITLE: Aircraft Structures Fabrication Level B
LOCATION:San Antonio, TX
PAY RATE: $45.00/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:
Performs close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas.
Locates blind holes necessary for installation of new structural items to existing structure.
Performs sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure in accordance with standard repair processes.
Reads and interprets engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification or repair.
Uses tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts.
Works with non-porous metals including aluminum, titanium, and stainless for structural modifications.
Uses structures hand tools such as drills (45 and 90 degree), pancake adapters, counter sink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns.
Performs heavy structures work including locating, drilling, countersinking, and fastening structures such as doublers, stringers, webs, and seat tracks.
Accesses aircraft data via computer systems and initiates on-line parts and discrepancy requests.
Applies knowledge of aircraft sheet metal and structural modification and repair techniques.
Requirements:
Ability to Obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
4+ years of experience working with non-porous metals such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless.
4+ years of experience working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings, and standard operating procedures.
4+ years of experience using structures hand tools including drills (45 and 90 degree), pancake adapters, counter sink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns.
4+ years of experience working heavy structures including locating, drilling, countersinking, and fastening structures (doublers, stringers, webs, seat tracks).
Ability to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.
Ability to pass visual acuity and color perception tests.
Ability to handle, use, and dispose of hazardous materials.
Preferred: Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance (B-52 or Depot Level).
Preferred: Experience working with titanium aircraft structures.
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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