Aircraft Structures Mechanic

JOB TITLE: Aircraft Structures Mechanic
LOCATION:Beale AFB, CA
PAY RATE: $40-48/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: Active Secret Security Clearance required to start.

• 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: 

• Plans, lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and repairs internal and external aircraft structures and surfaces for aircraft modification.

• Performs aircraft structural fabrication and assembly work in accordance with technical manuals and engineering drawings.

• Repairs and modifies aircraft structures and surfaces to meet FAA regulations.

• Applies fabrication techniques to aircraft parts and structural components.

• Performs metal fabrication for aircraft structural repairs and modifications.

• Interprets engineering drawings and technical manuals for structural modification work.

• Performs aircraft part fabrication to support modification and repair activities.

• Applies structural assembly and installation practices to internal and external aircraft surfaces.

• Supports aircraft modification work requiring fabrication, assembly, and repair of structural components.

• Applies U-2 platform structural experience where applicable.

Requirements:

• Active Secret Security Clearance required to start.

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

• 4–6 years of fabrication experience.

• Experience with aircraft structures.

• 2–4 years of aircraft part fabrication experience.

• 2–4 years of metal fabrication experience.

• Ability to plan, lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and repair aircraft structures and surfaces.

• Ability to work from technical manuals, engineering drawings, and FAA regulations.

• Preferred: 1–2 years of U-2 platform experience.

• Preferred: 6+ years of fighter aircraft experience (F-16, F-18, F-22, F-35).

• Preferred: Prior training in FOD and Tool Control, Non-powered Ground Support Equipment, Egress Systems Familiarization, HAZMAT Storage or Handling, and Aircraft records management.

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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