JOB TITLE: Aircraft Technician I
LOCATION:Savannah, GA
PAY RATE: $25.65/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 (Long Term)
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:
Performs basic aircraft inspections, repairs, and modifications under close supervision.
Assists with movement of aircraft as required for maintenance and positioning tasks.
Properly completes CMP cards, work order sign-offs, and other paperwork in a timely manner.
Ensures that all work accomplished meets quality standards and specifications.
Properly identifies and tags customer property and equipment and stores aircraft components securely.
Follows standard operating procedures when operating ground support equipment including external power carts, hydraulic power units, hydraulic lift platforms, forklifts, and compressed gas cylinders.
Uses material tracking system to create parts demand and to charge labor to Work Orders, items, and squawks.
Properly collects and disposes of waste fuel, oil, hydraulic and de-icing fluids, and solvent rags.
Applies 6S and Lean Initiatives to keep shops, hangars, and aircraft work areas clean and uncluttered.
Properly uses and maintains company-provided tools and equipment and returns items to designated storage area after use.
Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
High School Diploma or GED required.
Valid Driver's License required.
FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate or 2 years of aviation maintenance experience.
Working knowledge of FAA regulations, process specifications, Repair Station and Quality Control manuals, and company policies and procedures.
Ability to perform basic aircraft inspections, repairs, and modifications under close supervision.
Ability to operate ground support equipment including external power carts, hydraulic power units, lift platforms, forklifts, and compressed gas cylinders.
Ability to use material tracking system for parts demand and labor charging.
Ability to properly collect and dispose of waste fluids and maintain clean work areas using 6S and Lean principles.
Ability to use and maintain company-provided tools and equipment and comply with safety rules and procedures.
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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