Aircraft Structures Mechanic

JOB TITLE: Aircraft Structures Mechanic
LOCATION:San Antonio, TX
PAY RATE: $43.03/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 (6 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 (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) 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: 

• Troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems.

• Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, plumbing, and hydraulic units.

• Uses hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills.

• Reads and interprets maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and specifications.

• Performs 100-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections.

• Inspects jet engines and components for cracks, corrosion, foreign object damage, burned areas, distortions, security, warping, wear, and missing segments.

• Tests engine operation using ignition analyzer, compression checker, distributor timer, ammeter, and jet calibration (Jetcal) tester.

• Replaces or repairs worn or damaged components such as carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, engine mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves.

• Removes engine from aircraft using hoist or forklift, disassembles and inspects parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, repairs or replaces defective engine parts, reassembles and installs engine in aircraft.

• Performs close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas, locates blind holes, performs sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure, and uses tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair.

Requirements:

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

• 1+ years of experience working with non-porous metals such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless.

• 1+ years of experience working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings, and standard operating procedures.

• 1+ years of experience using structures hand tools such as drills 45 and 90 degrees, pancake adapters, counter sink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns.

• 1+ years of experience working heavy structures including locating, drilling, countersinking, and fastening structures (stringers, webs, seat tracks) to aircraft.

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

• 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, read, write, and comprehend English, handle and dispose of hazardous material, and obtain and maintain training certifications.

• Preferred: Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance (C17 Depot Level).

• Preferred: Experience working with titanium aircraft structures and ability to operate forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment.

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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