Aircraft Structures Maintenance Technician

JOB TITLE: Aircraft Structures Maintenance Technician
LOCATION:Jacksonville, FL
PAY RATE: $34/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 and maintain a U.S. 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:

• Repairs and overhauls structures for P8 aircraft.

• Identifies fastener types including rivets, blind rivets, screws, hi-locks, bolts, and lock bolts.

• Reads and interprets blueprints, process data sheets, and maintenance instruction manuals.

• Removes and reinstalls access panels and fairings, and removes damaged screws without damaging surrounding structure.

• Applies aircraft finishes including primer, paint, Alodine, and sealants.

• Performs close tolerance drilling within .001 and precision measurement within .0005 on metallic and composite structures.

• Performs structural repairs and modifications on strike fighters, commercial derivative aircraft, and flight control components.

• Uses measuring tools including micrometers, dial calipers, grip gauges, feeler gauges, depth gauges, trimics, and bore gages.

• Fabricates, locates, trims, drills or reams, and assembles metallic and composite components using Assembly Jigs and Repair Equipment.

• Completes aircraft technical log book, maintenance documentation, work packages, and zonal handovers accurately and within prescribed timescales.

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

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

• 3+ years of Aircraft Mechanic experience in commercial, defense, or relevant trade apprenticeship.

• 3+ years experience reading and understanding engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications.

• Ability to close tolerance drill within .003 and precision measure within .003.

• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite.

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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