JOB TITLE: (P) Aircraft Structures Mechanics - Hot Jobs
LOCATION: Jacksonville, FL
PAY RATE: $31/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)

Shifts: 1st and 2nd must be flexible

Overtime: Available during weekdays and possibly weekends

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 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:

Perform inspections, disassembly, reassembly, and depot-level rework/repair of F/A-18 aircraft or Flight Control Surfaces.

Disassemble and repair flight control structural components, including horizontal flaps.

Maintain 3000 tolerances on drilled holes and pick up blind hole locations.

Drill, ream, fill, remove, and install fasteners on structural and composite assemblies.

Assemble new and old parts together with attention to detail.

Perform close-tolerance assembly operations, including shimming, fitting, trimming, and aligning.

Replace ribs, stiffeners, stringers in skinned assemblies using blueprints and callouts.

Correct cans, buckles, wrinkles in outer skins.

Perform corrosion identification, cleaning, and treatment under supervision.

Utilize composite drilling techniques; knowledge of composite materials preferred.

Operate common hand tools (drills, reamers, deburrers, files, rivet guns, bucking bars, etc.) and jigs/fixtures.

Operate precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators).

Accurately document maintenance and repair actions, logs, and parts requests.

Comply with safety regulations, tool control, health standards, and shift requirements.

Collaborate effectively with team members, management, and other personnel.

Navigate basic computer systems, including Microsoft Office.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent; applicable certifications preferred.

3+ years of aircraft structures or flight control experience.

Ability to perform heavy depot rework and close-tolerance drilling/reaming.

Knowledge of flight control structural components and assemblies.

Strong attention to detail and precision in measurements and assembly.

Ability to work on 1st or 2nd shift with overtime as needed.

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

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 major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a 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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